Summary:
The city of The Dalles, Oregon is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district face significant challenges, with most students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and the district generally underperforming the state average on academic measures.
Among the standout schools, Dry Hollow Elementary School ranks 306 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and has relatively strong test scores, with over 40% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Chenowith Elementary School ranks 642 out of 706 and struggles with very low test scores, though it has a better student-teacher ratio than other elementary schools in the district. The district's high school, The Dalles High School, has an 11th grade ELA proficiency rate of 47.6%, below the state average of 46.2%.
Across the North Wasco County School District 21, schools face challenges with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.66% to 86.63%. The district also struggles with relatively high student-teacher ratios, particularly at The Dalles High School. While the alternative school, Innovations Academy, has very low test scores, it serves a unique population of students and may have different educational goals and approaches.
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