Summary:
The city of Applegate, Oregon has only one school serving the area - Applegate Elementary School, which serves grades K-8. As the sole educational institution in Applegate, the performance and resources of this school are crucial for the community. While the school has some strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, its academic outcomes are mixed compared to the broader Three Rivers/Josephine County School District and the state of Oregon.
Applegate Elementary School has 93 students and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which may be linked to the school's high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 76.34%. Academically, the school's performance is varied, with ELA proficiency above the district average but below the state average, math proficiency below both the district and state averages, and science proficiency above the district but below the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranking 209 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools in 2024-2025 (4 stars) and 563 out of 706 in 2022-2023 (1 star).
While the school appears to be well-resourced, with a low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, the academic performance data suggests these resources may not be fully translating into student outcomes. This could indicate a need for further investigation into the school's curriculum, teaching methods, and support for students, particularly in addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and improving performance in areas where the school is lagging behind district and state averages.
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