Summary:
The city of Willamina, Oregon is home to three public schools: Willamina Elementary School, Willamina High School, and Willamina Middle School, all of which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Willamina School District 30J. However, the data shows that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a range of key metrics.
Academically, all three Willamina schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science than the state averages, with some schools seeing proficiency rates as low as 5.9% to 19.6% compared to the state's 32% to 46.7%. Additionally, the schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which is much higher than the state average. Despite relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $17,154 to $18,498, the Willamina schools continue to underperform and rank in the bottom half of Oregon schools with little to no improvement over the past few years.
The data also reveals that the Willamina schools serve a student population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 78.44% to 121.73%. This suggests that the schools may be facing systemic challenges that go beyond just academic performance, and addressing the underlying issues of economic disadvantage and resource allocation will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for students in Willamina.
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