Summary:
The 97883 zip code area is home to two schools - Union Elementary School and Union High School, both part of the Union School District 5. While the district is ranked 30 out of 140 in Oregon and has a 4-star rating, the performance of the two schools within the district varies significantly.
Union High School appears to be the standout school, ranking 38 out of 268 Oregon high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) for both 11th and 7th grades, and also outperforms the state in 7th grade mathematics. In contrast, Union Elementary School has a lower statewide ranking of 438 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools and a 2-star rating, with generally lower proficiency rates in ELA and mathematics compared to the state averages.
The disparity in performance between the two schools may be influenced by socioeconomic factors, as Union Elementary School has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 69.9%, compared to 41.18% at Union High School. Additionally, Union High School spends more per student ($19,713) than Union Elementary School ($17,378), which may contribute to the performance gap.
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