Vale School District 84

The Vale School District 84 in Oregon consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a mix of student demographics, with a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Vale High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 18th out of 270 Oregon high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently delivers high test scores, with 67.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 38.5% in Mathematics, and 58.2% in Science. Additionally, Vale High School boasts an impressive graduation rate of 81.8%. In contrast, Vale Elementary School and Vale Middle School have more mixed performance, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below.

Another standout school is Willowcreek Elementary School, which is ranked 143rd out of 710 Oregon elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. The school's test scores are particularly impressive, with 90.9% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.7% in Mathematics. However, the district as a whole faces a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting a rate of 34.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. The Vale School District 84 should focus on addressing this challenge and identifying strategies to replicate the success of its top-performing schools across the district.