Santiam Canyon School District 129J

The Santiam Canyon School District 129J in Oregon consists of three schools: Oregon Charter Academy, an alternative school, Santiam Junior/Senior High School, and Santiam Elementary School. The data reveals significant performance differences between the schools, with the Oregon Charter Academy standing out as a high-achieving institution.

The Oregon Charter Academy consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across most grade levels. This alternative school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.9, suggesting it may be able to provide more individualized attention to students. In contrast, Santiam Junior/Senior High School and Santiam Elementary School generally have lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, which could be related to their higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The significant difference in spending per student between the Oregon Charter Academy ($1,881) and the other two schools ($15,278 for Santiam Elementary School and $17,348 for Santiam Junior/Senior High School) is noteworthy. This may be due to the Oregon Charter Academy's status as a public charter school, which often have different funding structures compared to traditional public schools. Overall, the data highlights the performance differences between the schools in the Santiam Canyon School District 129J, with the Oregon Charter Academy standing out as a high-achieving institution that may serve as a model for the district.