Summary:
The city of Gladstone, Oregon is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The schools in this Gladstone School District 115 generally perform above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels.
Among the standout schools, John Wetten Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Oregon elementary schools and has test scores above the district and state averages, especially in 3rd grade. However, the school faces a challenge with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%. In contrast, Gladstone Center for Children and Families serves a high-need student population, with 90.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and has the lowest spending per student at $8,994.
At the high school level, Gladstone High School lags behind the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 33% and 17.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, respectively. The school also has a 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%, slightly below the state average. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and ensuring equitable funding allocation could be key focus areas for the district moving forward.
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