Summary:
The Jefferson County School District 509J in Oregon consists of 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 136 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in academic performance across the district.
However, a few schools stand out as bright spots within the district. Buff Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 40-50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27-56% proficient in Mathematics across grades 3-5. Additionally, Jefferson County Middle School also outperforms the district and state, with 30-45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 17-21% proficient in Mathematics across grades 6-8.
In contrast, the district's high schools, such as Madras High School, struggle to meet state standards, with only 19.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.2%. The district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high poverty levels, with all schools having free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 82.19% to 94.78%, and potential funding inequities, as evidenced by the wide range in spending per student across the district.
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