Summary:
The 97479 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). The data reveals a mixed picture for the schools in this area, with Sutherlin High School standing out as a relatively strong performer, while the Sutherlin School District as a whole struggles with low proficiency rates, high poverty levels, and declining performance in some schools.
Sutherlin High School performs above the state average in 11th grade English Language Arts and Math proficiency, ranking 131 out of 268 Oregon high schools. In contrast, Sutherlin Valley Online Academy, the district's virtual high school, faces challenges with a very high student-teacher ratio of 32.8 and low per-student spending of $6,555, contributing to its low statewide ranking of 207 out of 241 high schools.
The data also reveals that the schools in the 97479 zip code have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.41% at West Sutherlin Intermediate to 82.83% at Sutherlin High School, indicating a relatively low-income student population in the area. Additionally, West Sutherlin Intermediate has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and proficiency rates in recent years, falling behind the state averages.
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