Summary:
The city of Mill City, Oregon is home to three schools: Oregon Charter Academy, Santiam Junior/Senior High School, and Santiam Elementary School, all part of the Santiam Canyon School District 129J. The data reveals a standout performer in the Oregon Charter Academy, while the other two schools face challenges in student proficiency.
The Oregon Charter Academy stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. For example, the school's 11th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 59.5%, compared to 54.1% for the district and 45.2% for the state. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.9, suggesting more individualized attention for students. In contrast, Santiam Junior/Senior High School struggles with proficiency, with rates well below the district and state in most subjects and grade levels.
The data also reveals differences in student populations and funding. Santiam Junior/Senior High School and Santiam Elementary School have high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a high-need student population. However, the Oregon Charter Academy's free and reduced lunch rate is not provided, making it difficult to compare. Additionally, the Oregon Charter Academy spends significantly less per student at $1,881, compared to $17,348 for Santiam Junior/Senior High School and $15,278 for Santiam Elementary School, yet still achieves stronger academic results.
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