Summary:
The Coos Bay School District 9 in Oregon has only one middle school, Marshfield Junior High, which serves grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, with proficiency rates in core subjects below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and serves a predominantly low-income student population.
Marshfield Junior High's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in 8th-grade English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling short of state averages in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's ranking has remained in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools over the past few years, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in 2023-2024 is also a significant issue that may be impacting student learning.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as the school has a high percentage of students (71.32%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. This socioeconomic challenge may contribute to the school's academic struggles and should be considered when developing strategies for improvement. Overall, the data suggests that Marshfield Junior High is an underperforming school within the Coos Bay School District, and the district and administration may need to focus on addressing the root causes of the school's challenges to provide a high-quality education for its students.
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