Summary:
The city of Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon has only one school, Parkdale Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Hood River County School District. The district is ranked 40 out of 140 in the state and has a 4-star rating, but Parkdale Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating in 2024-2025.
Parkdale Elementary School faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% and mixed academic performance, with 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency below the district and state averages, but 4th-grade Mathematics proficiency above them. The school serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 67.72%, which may impact academic outcomes. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $23,990, it has not translated into consistently strong academic results.
Overall, Parkdale Elementary School appears to be struggling compared to other elementary schools in Oregon, with declining statewide rankings and room for improvement in key academic areas. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic factors of its student population may be contributing to these challenges, and targeted interventions and support could be beneficial in helping the school improve student outcomes.
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