David Douglas School District 40

The David Douglas School District 40 in Oregon serves 14 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

A few schools stand out in the district. Arthur Academy, a public charter elementary school, consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 75% of 4th and 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Cherry Park Elementary also ranks in the top 40% of Oregon elementary schools, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Among the middle schools, Floyd Light Middle School and Alice Ott Middle School are the highest performing, ranking in the top 55% and 57% of Oregon middle schools, respectively.

However, the district faces several challenges. The graduation rate at David Douglas High School is 81.8%, slightly below the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with all schools in the district reporting rates ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the majority of schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, which may contribute to the wide disparities in academic performance observed across the district.