Summary:
The city of Jefferson, Oregon is home to three schools - Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson High School, and Jefferson Middle School - all part of the Jefferson School District 14J. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary and middle schools are underperforming compared to state averages.
Jefferson High School ranks 92nd out of 268 Oregon high schools and has a 3-star rating, the highest among the three schools. In contrast, Jefferson Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School both have 1-star ratings, indicating they are underperforming. The district-wide test scores are concerning, with all three schools performing below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.
The data also reveals high free and reduced lunch rates, particularly at Jefferson Elementary School with 65.05%, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that the district will need to address. While the spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $16,657 to $19,791, the academic outcomes do not yet reflect the level of investment. The district will need to take a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the performance issues across the schools.
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