Summary:
North Marion School District 15 in Oregon has only one high school, North Marion High School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon high schools over the past three school years. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science, is below the state average, with only 38.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 11.7% in Science in the 2023-2024 school year.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges. North Marion High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 44.78% in the 2022-2023 school year, and the district's spending per student for the 2021-2022 school year was $26,323. Despite the district's investment in resources, the school's performance remains below the state average, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, teacher quality, or school climate, may be influencing the school's academic outcomes.
Overall, the data indicates that North Marion School District 15 faces significant challenges in improving the academic performance of its only high school, North Marion High School. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to support the school and its students, focusing on factors that go beyond just funding and resources.
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