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Oak Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Albany, Oregon, serving 329 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Greater Albany Public School District 8J, which is ranked 67 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Oak Grove Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 5% of Oregon elementary schools for the past several years and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Oak Grove Elementary students consistently outperform their peers in the Greater Albany Public School District and the state of Oregon on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 71.2% of 3rd graders, 78.9% of 4th graders, and 68.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to district averages of 41.3%, 38.2%, and 47.3%, respectively. In mathematics, 71.2% of 3rd graders, 82.5% of 4th graders, and 54.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to district averages of 35%, 34.1%, and 33.1%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, white students, and special education students.
Notably, Oak Grove Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 12.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than the district average and many of the nearby schools. The school's ability to achieve such high levels of academic performance despite this challenge suggests that it has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive learning environment that benefit all students, regardless of their background.
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