Summary:
The city of Medford, Oregon is home to 15 elementary schools, all part of the Medford School District 549C, except for Orchard Hill Elementary School which is part of the Phoenix-Talent School District 4. The data reveals significant differences in school quality and student outcomes within the Medford school system, with a few standout schools like Hoover Elementary and Lone Pine Elementary performing well above the district and state averages, while others like Griffin Creek Elementary and Kids Unlimited Academy struggle with low proficiency rates.
Test scores vary widely, with Hoover Elementary having the highest proficiency rates across English Language Arts, Math, and Science, while schools like Jackson Elementary have proficiency rates as low as 7.7% in 5th grade Math. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Howard Elementary and Orchard Hill Elementary, tend to have the lowest test scores, suggesting a link between poverty and academic achievement that the district should examine.
Spending per student also varies significantly, from a low of $6,992 at Medford Online Academy to a high of $20,173 at Washington Elementary, with the district average being $16,486 per student. The wide range in spending raises questions about resource allocation and whether funding is being distributed equitably across the district.
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