Summary:
The city of Burns, Oregon is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school and 2 high schools, all of which serve students in the Harney County School District 3. The schools in this area face some challenges, with declining rankings and high chronic absenteeism rates, but also show some strengths, particularly at the elementary school level.
Henry L Slater Elementary School stands out as a relatively strong performer, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally higher than the district and state averages, especially in 3rd and 5th grades. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which is an area for improvement. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with over 53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
In contrast, Burns High School has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking and has a graduation rate slightly lower than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts are on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, but Mathematics scores are significantly lower. Like the elementary school, Burns High School also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%. The school serves a population with economic challenges, though not to the same extent as the elementary school, with 33.04% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The small Monroe School has consistently ranked near the bottom of Oregon high schools, but its small size makes it difficult to draw reliable conclusions about its performance.
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