Summary:
The 97325 zip code area is home to two schools - Aumsville Elementary School, serving grades K-5, and Cascade Opportunity Center, serving grades 9-12. While Aumsville Elementary is performing at a relatively average level compared to other Oregon elementary schools, Cascade Opportunity Center is significantly underperforming, with very low test scores and a low statewide ranking.
Both schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 65%. This suggests that the schools may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student achievement. However, the data also reveals a discrepancy in resource allocation, with Aumsville Elementary spending over $15,000 per student, while Cascade Opportunity Center spends less than $4,500 per student. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Opportunity Center is alarmingly high at 195.5, indicating a severe lack of teaching staff, which may be a major factor in the school's poor performance.
Overall, the data highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the stark differences in performance between the two schools. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges, resource allocation, and staffing issues may be crucial in improving educational outcomes for students in this area. Both schools are part of the Cascade School District 5, which is ranked 29th out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating.
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