Summary:
The 97426 zip code area is home to three schools: Creslane Elementary School, Creswell High School, and Creswell Middle School, all part of the Creswell School District 40. The data reveals that Creswell High School is the standout performer, ranking 62nd out of 241 Oregon high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Creslane Elementary School also stands out, ranking 259th out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
Across the three schools, there are some notable differences in key metrics. Creslane Elementary has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 67.58%, indicating a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, while Creswell High School has the lowest rate at 36.67%. All three schools spend more per student than the state average, ranging from $18,445 to $19,259 per student. In terms of academic performance, Creswell High School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts proficiency for 11th grade, but underperforms in Mathematics and Science. Creswell Middle School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts proficiency for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, but also underperforms in Mathematics and Science.
Overall, the Creswell School District as a whole is performing well, ranking 39th out of 140 districts in Oregon and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the district may want to focus on improving the Mathematics and Science proficiency at Creswell Middle School and investigating the recent decline in Creswell High School's statewide ranking. Additionally, the higher spending per student across all three schools suggests the district is investing resources to support student learning, and it would be interesting to analyze how these funds are being allocated and whether they are effectively translating into improved academic outcomes.
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