Summary:
The 97358 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Mari-Linn Elementary School, which serves grades K-8 and is part of the North Santiam School District 29J. While the district is ranked 68 out of 140 in Oregon, Mari-Linn Elementary has consistently underperformed, ranking 590 out of 710 elementary schools in the state with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mari-Linn Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 11.8%, compared to 30.9% for the district and 39% for the state. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty population, with over 70% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school spends a relatively high amount per student ($23,820) compared to the state average.
The small size of Mari-Linn Elementary, with only 184 students, could present both challenges and opportunities in terms of providing personalized attention and support to students. However, the consistently low academic performance and high poverty rates suggest that the school may be struggling to effectively address the needs of its students. Further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes of these issues and develop targeted strategies for improvement.
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