Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97383

The 97383 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape, with both high-performing and underperforming schools in the region.

Stayton High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 87th out of 268 Oregon high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school outperforms the district and state averages in 11th-grade proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.6. In contrast, Stayton Middle School lags behind the district and state averages in most grade-level proficiency rates, indicating a need for improvement.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges in the area, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools. Stayton Elementary School has the highest rate at 76.71%, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-income families. The higher per-student spending at the North Santiam Options Academy could be an indication of the additional resources and support needed for students in alternative educational settings. Despite these challenges, Stayton Elementary School has shown signs of improvement in recent years, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics approaching the district and state averages.