Summary:
The city of Umatilla, Oregon is home to three schools serving grades K-12: McNary Heights Elementary School, Umatilla High School, and Clara Brownell Middle School. Based on the available data, these schools appear to be performing below average compared to state-level metrics across a range of key indicators.
None of the three schools in Umatilla stand out as high-performing. All three have low statewide rankings, with ratings in the bottom 25% of Oregon schools in their respective categories. The schools also struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state averages. For example, the 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at McNary Heights Elementary School was just 15%, compared to the state average of 46.7%. Similarly, the 11th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate at Umatilla High School was 11.5%, well below the state average of 20.3%.
Chronic absenteeism is another significant challenge, with all three schools reporting rates ranging from 34.3% to 34.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, far exceeding the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 81.38% to 82.68% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools' per-student spending is higher than the state average, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The data suggests that the Umatilla School District may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the systemic issues affecting the performance of its schools.
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