Elementary Schools in Amity School District 4J

Amity School District 4J in Oregon has only one elementary school, Amity Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are relatively favorable, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with test scores and statewide rankings below the Oregon state averages.

Amity Elementary School has a SchoolDigger rating of 1 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.

Despite the higher per-student spending and favorable staffing levels, Amity Elementary School has struggled to improve its performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 398 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools in 2022-2023 and 565 out of 710 in 2023-2024. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also significantly higher than the state average, which may be another factor impacting student learning and achievement. Overall, the data suggests that Amity School District 4J and its sole elementary school face significant challenges in improving academic outcomes and supporting the needs of its student population.