Summary:
The city of Silverton, Oregon is home to 10 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Silver Falls School District 4J. The district is well-regarded, ranking 25th out of 140 school districts in Oregon and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
A few schools stand out as high-performers in the district. Victor Point Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oregon, with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores. Evergreen Elementary School, a small school with just 77 students, also ranks highly, placing 2nd out of 706 Oregon elementary schools in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, Bethany Charter School has performed well, ranking in the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools.
The schools in Silverton generally outperform the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with Silverton High School having 60.2% of 11th graders proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 45.2%. However, there is significant variation in school performance, with some schools, like Central Howell and The Community Roots School, having lower test scores and rankings. The district also sees a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting potential equity concerns that may contribute to the performance gaps between schools.
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