Summary:
The 97885 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Wallowa School District 12, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole appears to be performing well, with Wallowa High School ranking among the top in the state, there are some notable differences in the academic performance and resources across the schools.
Wallowa High School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking in the top 27 high schools in Oregon and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, are significantly higher than the state averages. In contrast, Wallowa Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 168th to 414th in the past few years, with its math and science proficiency rates notably lower than the state average. Wallowa Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 83 middle schools in the state, with strong English Language Arts scores but more mixed results in math and science.
The data also reveals a significant disparity in the free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school levels, with the high school having a much higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This, combined with the varied academic results across the schools, raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the need to ensure that funding is being directed towards the most impactful initiatives and strategies to support student learning throughout the district.
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