South Wasco County School District 1

The South Wasco County School District 1 in Oregon is home to two schools: South Wasco County Elementary School and South Wasco County Middle/High School. While the middle/high school has seen significant improvement in its statewide ranking, reaching as high as 36 out of 241 Oregon high schools in 2021-2022, the district's overall academic performance presents opportunities for growth.

The middle/high school stands out for its exceptional performance on English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with 70% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, well above the state average of 46.2%. However, the school's math and science proficiency rates are generally lower, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated, dropping to 124 out of 258 in 2022-2023. In contrast, the elementary school has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, despite some variability in its academic performance across grade levels.

Both schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high free and reduced lunch rates, particularly at the middle/high school. The district's relatively high spending per student, coupled with the mixed academic performance, suggests that the district may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and explore strategies to optimize the use of funds to drive better student outcomes across all grade levels.