Summary:
The city of Sandy, Oregon is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Oregon Trail School District 46. The district is ranked 11 out of 140 in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting strong district-level support and policies that contribute to the relatively strong performance of the schools.
Among the standout schools are Firwood Elementary School and Sandy Grade School, both of which outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for grades 3-5. Firwood Elementary is ranked 200 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools, with a 4-star rating, while Sandy Grade School is ranked 171, also with a 4-star rating. These schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their strong academic performance.
In contrast, Sandy High School had relatively low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for 11th-grade students, as well as a below-average four-year graduation rate. Additionally, all schools in the area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%, which may be impacting academic outcomes and is an area that the district should address. The schools also vary significantly in their socioeconomic demographics, with Sandy Grade School having the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 75.52%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
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