Summary:
Bandon School District 54 is home to a single elementary school, Ocean Crest Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-4. Despite its small size of just 259 students, Ocean Crest Elementary is a standout institution, ranking in the top 22% of Oregon elementary schools and significantly outperforming state averages on academic assessments.
Ocean Crest Elementary's exceptional performance is evident across multiple metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.9% of 3rd graders and 42.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state averages of 39% and 41.9%, respectively. Similarly, in mathematics, 53.3% of 3rd graders and 50% of 4th graders were proficient or better, surpassing the statewide averages of 39.9% and 37.7%. The school's academic excellence is further reflected in its steadily improving state ranking, climbing from 391 out of 706 schools in 2021-2022 to 151 out of 710 in the current school year.
Serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over two-thirds of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bandon School District 54 and Ocean Crest Elementary School have demonstrated a remarkable ability to provide a high-quality education and support their students' academic success. This achievement, coupled with the district's overall excellence, ranking 7 out of 140 in Oregon and earning a 5-star rating, highlights the commitment to educational excellence within the Bandon community.
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