Banks School District 13

The Banks School District 13 in Oregon is home to three schools: Banks Elementary School, Banks High School, and Banks Middle School. The data reveals a mixed picture, with Banks Elementary School standing out as a strong performer, while Banks High School and Banks Middle School face some challenges.

Banks Elementary School has relatively high performance on English Language Arts and Mathematics tests, with a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Banks High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 74th out of 266 Oregon high schools in 2018-2019 to 189th out of 268 in 2023-2024. The school also has relatively low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 11th-grade students. Banks Middle School has consistently low statewide rankings and significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics across all grade levels compared to the district and state averages.

A concerning trend across all three schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the district has relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 28.94% at the high school to 38% at the elementary school, indicating that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These factors may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed within the Banks School District 13.