Best Public Schools in Wallowa, OR


Summary:

The city of Wallowa, Oregon is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Wallowa Elementary School, Wallowa High School, and Wallowa Middle School. These schools are part of the Wallowa School District 12.

Among the three schools, Wallowa High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 5% of high schools in Oregon over the past three years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 66.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.1% proficient or better in Science. Wallowa Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Oregon middle schools, with particularly strong English Language Arts scores.

In contrast, Wallowa Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools in 2021-2022 to the bottom 50% in 2023-2024. The school's math scores are particularly low, with only 6.7% of 3rd graders, 21.1% of 4th graders, and 40% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. This decline in performance at the elementary level warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and ensure all students in the Wallowa school system receive a high-quality education.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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