Summary:
The 97452 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Lowell School District 71. While the district is ranked 49 out of 140 in Oregon, the schools within this zip code show a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions like Mountain View Academy and Bridge Charter Academy outperforming the traditional public schools on state assessments.
Mountain View Academy, a public charter elementary school, consistently ranks in the top half of Oregon elementary schools, with particularly high proficiency rates in English Language Arts. In contrast, Lowell Junior/Senior High School and Lundy Elementary lag behind, with lower proficiency rates across subjects. The charter schools also have lower student-teacher ratios and per-student spending, suggesting that higher funding does not necessarily translate to better outcomes.
The data also reveals significant equity concerns, with high free/reduced lunch rates at the traditional public schools, particularly Lowell Junior/Senior High School (74.6%) and Lundy Elementary (77.1%), indicating potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. Further investigation into the factors driving these performance differences could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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