Best Public Schools in Lowell, OR

The city of Lowell, Oregon is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this Lowell School District 71 show a mix of performance, with some standout schools and others facing persistent challenges.

The top-performing school in the district is Mountain View Academy, a public charter elementary school (grades K-8) that boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.8 and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Mountain View Academy is the clear academic leader in the district. Another strong performer is Lundy Elementary School, a traditional public elementary school (grades K-6) with proficiency rates that often exceed the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.

In contrast, the district's high school, Lowell Junior/Senior High School, struggles with proficiency rates well below state averages in many subjects and grade levels. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 34.3%, as well as significant funding disparities, with per-student spending varying from $5,304 at Bridge Charter Academy and Mountain View Academy to $20,523 at Lowell Junior/Senior High School.