Summary:
The Ontario Middle School is the sole middle school located within the Ontario School District 8C in Oregon. Serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 378 students, the school faces significant academic challenges, particularly in mathematics and science, despite higher per-student spending and a relatively small student-teacher ratio.
Ontario Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 206 out of 367 Oregon middle schools in 2021-2022 to 330 out of 380 in 2022-2023, with a slight improvement to 239 out of 371 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's overall rating by SchoolDigger is 2 out of 5 stars in the current school year, an improvement from the 1 out of 5 stars rating in the previous year. While the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are slightly above the state average, its mathematics and science proficiency rates are significantly below the state average, indicating that students are struggling in these core subject areas.
The high percentage of students (99.47%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at Ontario Middle School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic challenges observed. Despite the higher per-student spending and relatively small student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains below the state average, indicating that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to address the underlying issues. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that focuses on targeted interventions and support for students and teachers.
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