Summary:
The city of Florence, Oregon is home to three schools in the Siuslaw School District 97J: Siuslaw Elementary School, Siuslaw High School, and Siuslaw Middle School. These schools serve students from elementary through high school grades and face some common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and serving populations with significant economic needs.
Among the standout schools, Siuslaw Elementary School has relatively strong 4th grade English Language Arts and 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency, but struggles in 5th grade subjects. Siuslaw High School has a positive 4-year graduation rate, but lower test scores in 11th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Siuslaw Middle School has some bright spots in 6th and 7th grade subjects, but weaknesses in 8th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Across all three schools, chronic absenteeism rates are alarmingly high, ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve high-need populations, with 67.56% to 68.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools have relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the academic performance still lags behind state averages in many areas, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges.
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