Summary:
The city of Bandon, Oregon is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Ocean Crest Elementary School, Harbor Lights Middle School, and Bandon Senior High School. These schools are part of the Bandon School District 54, which is ranked 16th out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools, Harbor Lights Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Oregon middle schools and maintains a 4-star rating. The school's strong performance in English Language Arts, with over 60% of 6th and 7th graders proficient or better, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.1 suggest a focus on individualized attention. Bandon Senior High School has also shown improvement, moving from the bottom 15% of Oregon high schools in 2017-2018 to the top 37% in 2022-2023, and maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%.
However, the district as a whole faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools, which are significantly above the state average. Additionally, while Harbor Lights Middle School stands out, the academic performance of Ocean Crest Elementary School and Bandon Senior High School is more mixed, with some areas of strength and others where they lag behind state averages. Addressing these challenges, while considering the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students across the district, could be key priorities for the Bandon School District 54.
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