Summary:
The Hood River County School District in Oregon is home to two middle schools: Hood River Middle School and WyEast Middle School. Based on the available data, Hood River Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school in the district.
Hood River Middle School consistently ranks higher than WyEast Middle School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a ranking of 69 out of 371 Oregon middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to WyEast Middle School's ranking of 297 out of 371. Additionally, Hood River Middle School's test scores are significantly higher than WyEast Middle School's across all subject areas and grade levels, with a notable gap in mathematics proficiency.
While WyEast Middle School has a higher spending per student ($22,706) compared to Hood River Middle School ($17,694), this higher investment does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as resource allocation and instructional practices, may be contributing to the performance disparity between the two schools. The district should closely examine these differences and implement strategies to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the Hood River County School District.
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