Summary:
The city of Rogue River, Oregon is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 junior/senior high school, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this district face significant challenges, with low test scores, high poverty, and chronic absenteeism issues across the board.
One standout school is Rivers Edge Academy Charter School, an alternative charter school that has some of the highest test scores in the district, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, the traditional Rogue River Junior/Senior High has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%, but its test scores are generally lower than state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with all schools in the Rogue River School District 35 reporting rates ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%.
Funding disparities may also play a role, as per-student spending varies widely from $6,702 at Rivers Edge Academy to $19,940 at Rogue River Junior/Senior High. While the overall performance is concerning, the data suggests opportunities for improvement, particularly by identifying and replicating the effective practices used at the higher-performing charter school.
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