Summary:
Banks School District 13 in Oregon has a single middle school, Banks Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 207th out of 380 Oregon middle schools in 2022-2023 to 290th out of 368 in 2024-2025. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science at Banks Middle School are generally below the state average.
Banks Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students (36.22%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.8 is slightly higher than the state average. Despite the district's higher per-student spending of $15,470 for the 2022-2023 school year, the school's academic performance continues to decline, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes.
The data highlights the need for Banks School District 13 to closely examine the school's practices, resource allocation, and strategies to support student success and ensure equitable opportunities for all learners. Addressing the chronic absenteeism rate, strengthening instructional practices, and providing targeted support for students struggling in core academic areas could be areas of focus for the district and the school to improve student performance.
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