Summary:
The city of Scappoose, Oregon is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals that Scappoose High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 24th out of 268 Oregon high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Otto Petersen Elementary School also demonstrates consistent academic excellence, with students exceeding the district and state averages in ELA and Math proficiency across grades 4-6. In contrast, Scappoose High School has shown fluctuating performance, ranking 178th in the state in 2024-2025 after its strong showing the previous year.
The data also reveals district-wide challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% across all schools, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, there are notable funding disparities, with Scappoose Online Academy spending only $6,630 per student, compared to $21,599 per student at Scappoose High School. Overall, the Scappoose School District 1J appears to have a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with room for improvement in addressing district-wide challenges.
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