Summary:
The city of Milton Freewater, Oregon is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in the Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7 face significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores across all grade levels compared to state averages.
Among the standout schools, Gib Olinger Elementary School has the highest enrollment and free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. While its test scores are slightly below the district and state averages, there is room for improvement. Ferndale Elementary School has the lowest enrollment and the second-highest free/reduced lunch rate, and its test scores are below the district and state averages. Central Middle School has the lowest statewide ranking and significantly underperforms on academic assessments compared to the district and state.
The schools in the Milton Freewater Unified School District 7 consistently perform below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with the highest proficiency rate at 30.2% in 3rd grade English Language Arts and the lowest at 8.4% in 8th grade Mathematics. The district's high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 72.29% to 79.5%, indicate a significant population of students from low-income families, which can impact academic performance and resource needs. While the district is investing resources in its schools, with higher-than-average spending per student, the academic challenges faced by the schools suggest a need for targeted interventions and a focus on data-driven decision-making to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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