Summary:
The 97444 zip code area is home to two schools - Riley Creek Elementary School and Gold Beach Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Central Curry School District 1. While Riley Creek Elementary has mixed academic performance, Gold Beach Junior/Senior High School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Oregon and outperforming the state on various academic measures.
Gold Beach Junior/Senior High School excels in English Language Arts, with 83.9% and 78.1% of 11th and 7th graders, respectively, scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also outperforms the state in Mathematics and Science. In contrast, Riley Creek Elementary School has more varied performance, with some grade levels performing above the state average in ELA and Math, while others are below.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. However, the significant difference in spending per student between the two schools ($22,249 for Gold Beach Junior/Senior High School vs. $16,097 for Riley Creek Elementary School) suggests potential funding disparities that may impact the resources and opportunities available to students.
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