Summary:
Colton School District 53 in Oregon has only one middle school, Colton Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 147th out of 380 Oregon middle schools in 2022-2023 to 309th out of 368 in 2024-2025.
Colton Middle School's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 17.9% (8th grade) to 34.3% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 41.6% to 44.2%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also significantly below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.3% (7th grade) to 20.7% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 28.9% to 31.5%. Additionally, the school's performance in 8th grade Science is below the state average, with only 15.6% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.2%.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $21,074 for the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, the academic outcomes do not reflect this investment. The school also serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 47.32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. The small student population of 112 students may present both advantages and challenges for the school, and the effectiveness of the school's resource utilization warrants further examination.
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