Summary:
Gervais School District 1 in Oregon has only one elementary school, Gervais Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 376 students. While the school has some positive factors, such as a low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, its academic performance and other key metrics raise concerns.
Gervais Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the past three school years, from 522 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 456 out of 706 in 2024-2025. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also dropped from 1 star out of 5 in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 to 2 stars out of 5 in 2024-2025. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the Gervais School District 1 and state averages, with a significant drop in 5th grade performance in Mathematics and Science.
Additionally, Gervais Elementary School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. The school also serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 76.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved student performance. The school and district may need to closely examine their instructional practices, attendance policies, and targeted support strategies to address these challenges and drive better academic achievement for their students.
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