Summary:
The 97360 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Santiam Canyon School District 129J, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter virtual school. The standout school in the area appears to be the Oregon Charter Academy, which consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
The Oregon Charter Academy's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 59.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54.1% for the district and 45.2% for the state. In Mathematics, the school had 34.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 28.6% for the district and 20% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.9, which may contribute to its success.
In contrast, the Santiam Junior/Senior High School and Santiam Elementary School have lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics. These schools also serve a population with significant economic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at 68.59% and 70.16%, respectively. The significant difference in spending per student between the Oregon Charter Academy ($1,881) and the other two schools ($17,348 and $15,278) is also noteworthy and may warrant further investigation.
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