Summary:
The city of Powers, Oregon is home to two schools - Powers High School and Powers Elementary School, both part of the Powers School District 31. While the schools serve the local community, their academic performance has been a cause for concern in recent years.
Powers High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 30th out of 292 Oregon high schools in 2015-2016 to 280th out of 283 in 2017-2018. This dramatic drop suggests the school may be struggling academically. Similarly, Powers Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Oregon elementary schools, indicating it is also underperforming compared to other schools in the state.
Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. While the schools have lower-than-average student-teacher ratios, which can be a positive factor, the higher-than-average spending per student coupled with the low academic performance raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the school district.
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