Summary:
The city of Vale, Oregon is home to 4 schools that are part of the Vale School District 84, which is ranked 8th out of 140 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district serves 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all of which demonstrate a mix of high-performing and struggling schools.
Vale High School stands out as a consistent top performer, ranking 18th out of 270 Oregon high schools in 2024-2025 with a 5-star rating. The school has maintained a top-10 to top-22 ranking in the state over the past 3 years and boasts an 81.8% four-year graduation rate. Academically, Vale High School significantly outperforms the state average in 11th-grade test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Vale Elementary School and Vale Middle School appear to be struggling, with high chronic absenteeism rates across the district.
Among the elementary schools, Willowcreek Elementary School is a standout performer, ranking 143rd out of 710 Oregon elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. Despite its small size, Willowcreek Elementary excels in 6th-grade test scores, with 90.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.7% in Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. The district's high spending per student, ranging from $16,313 to $21,463, may contribute to the overall high performance, though the district faces challenges with a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
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