Pendleton School District 16

The Pendleton School District 16 in Oregon serves 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole has room for improvement, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, but some individual schools stand out for their strong performance.

McKay Creek Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, making it the highest-ranked elementary school in the district. Nixyaawii Community School, a public charter high school, also shows impressive results, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. While Pendleton High School has room for improvement, it has shown progress in recent years and its performance is closer to the district average.

The data also reveals significant performance gaps between individual schools and the district/state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Schools with higher poverty rates, such as Pendleton Early Learning Center, may require additional resources and support to ensure all students have access to a quality education. Additionally, the district's only alternative high school, Hawthorne Alternative High School, has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing schools in the state, highlighting the need to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative education programs.