Colton School District 53

The Colton School District 53 in Oregon consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The district as a whole is performing significantly below the state average, ranking 136 out of 140 districts in Oregon and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the schools, Colton Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Colton Elementary School and Colton High School have significantly lower proficiency rates, ranging from 12.5% to 25% and 9.1% to 24.2%, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year. While Colton High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 34.3% across all schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

The schools in the Colton School District 53 also have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.74% to 47.32% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting potential equity issues that need to be addressed. The district's performance and the variation in school performance indicate that a comprehensive, data-driven approach focused on improving teaching and learning, supporting student engagement and well-being, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students may be necessary to address the challenges faced by the district.