North Santiam School District 29J

The North Santiam School District 29J in Oregon encompasses 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade.

Within the district, Sublimity Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently scoring above the district and state averages on standardized tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 20% of Oregon elementary schools. In contrast, Mari-Linn Elementary School and Stayton Middle School struggle, with low test scores and low rankings compared to the state. Stayton High School has shown improvement in recent years, going from a 1-star to a 3-star rating, and its 11th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate is above the district and state averages.

Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 34.3% to 34.3% in all schools. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and lower academic performance, suggesting that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes. The data also highlights the need to look at long-term trends rather than relying on a single year's data, as school rankings can fluctuate significantly from year to year.