Summary:
The Athena-Weston School District 29RJ in Oregon operates three schools: Weston-McEwen High School, Weston Middle School, and Athena Elementary School. These schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 53.24% to 64.36%.
Weston Middle School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently scoring above the district and state averages on state assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Weston-McEwen High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 40th out of 241 Oregon high schools in 2021-2022 to 161st out of 268 in 2023-2024.
Athena Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 may be a contributing factor to its success. Overall, the data suggests that the Athena-Weston School District 29RJ is focused on providing personalized attention and support to its students, despite the challenges of serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged families.
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