Summary:
The city of Independence, Oregon is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Central High School, Talmadge Middle School, and Independence Elementary School. Unfortunately, the data indicates that all three schools are performing significantly below the state average on key academic measures, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Across the board, the schools in the Central School District 13J are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state, with ratings of 1 or 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with relatively high student-teacher ratios, suggest that the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the academic performance issues.
While the per-student spending varies across the three schools, the data does not indicate any clear standout performers. The consistently low proficiency rates and poor rankings suggest that the Independence School District may need to implement substantial improvements and interventions to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the underlying challenges and ensuring equitable resource allocation should be a priority for the district and local education authorities.
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