Summary:
The 97446 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Harrisburg Elementary School, Harrisburg High School, and Harrisburg Middle School, all part of the Harrisburg School District 7J. While Harrisburg Elementary stands out as the strongest performer, the middle and high schools are struggling, with test scores well below state averages.
Harrisburg Elementary School appears to be the highest-performing school in the area, with higher test scores in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to district and state averages. It has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years. In contrast, Harrisburg High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 100 high schools in Oregon to the bottom half in recent years, with test scores, especially in English Language Arts, significantly below state averages. Harrisburg Middle School is the lowest performing, with consistently low test scores across all grade levels and subjects compared to the district and state, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals that all three schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.2% at Harrisburg High School to 66.39% at Harrisburg Middle School, suggesting the Harrisburg community faces socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. Addressing the performance gaps between the elementary school and the middle and high schools, as well as the overall socioeconomic factors, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all students in the 97446 zip code area.
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