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Metolius Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Madras, Oregon, with 230 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District 509J, which is ranked 136 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Metolius Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 543 out of 710 schools and a 1-star rating.
Metolius Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19% of 3rd graders, 33.3% of 4th graders, and 37.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is also below state and district levels. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better, but male, white, and special education students struggling.
Metolius Elementary School faces significant challenges, with an extremely high percentage of students (over 94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite spending significantly more per student ($19,651) than the state average, this does not translate into improved academic outcomes. When compared to other nearby schools in the Jefferson County School District 509J, Buff Elementary School performs better, while Warm Springs K-8 Academy is the lowest-ranked school in the district. Metolius Elementary School's performance has also declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 419 out of 695 schools in 2013-2014 to 543 out of 710 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year.
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