Summary:
The city of Brookings, Oregon is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Kalmiopsis Elementary School, Brookings-Harbor High School, and Azalea Middle School, all part of the Brookings-Harbor School District 17C. While the schools serve the community, the data suggests they are collectively underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates.
None of the three schools in Brookings stand out as clear academic standouts. Kalmiopsis Elementary has the lowest test scores, with only 26-34% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 22-34% proficient in Math. Brookings-Harbor High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%, lower than the state average, and its test scores are also below state averages. Azalea Middle School has the lowest test scores of the three, with only 13-40% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 13-19% proficient in Math.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates of 34.3% and a large percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (over 50% at all schools) suggest socioeconomic challenges may be impacting student outcomes. While spending per student varies, with Brookings-Harbor High spending the most at $20,796 per student, this higher spending does not appear to be translating into better results. Lowering the relatively high student-teacher ratios could potentially help provide more individualized attention and support for students.
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