Summary:
The Siuslaw School District 97J in Oregon consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces challenges, such as declining academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients, Siuslaw Middle School stands out as a relatively stronger performer, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA).
Siuslaw Middle School had the highest proficiency rates in ELA across grades 6-8, with 45.1% of 6th graders, 37.9% of 7th graders, and 27.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also had relatively strong math proficiency rates, with 37.3% of 7th graders and 28.7% of 6th graders proficient or better. In contrast, Siuslaw High School had the highest 11th grade ELA proficiency rate in the district at 35.8% in 2024-2025, though still below the state average of 44.4%.
The district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 34.3% in 2023-2024, well above the state average, and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.56% at Siuslaw Elementary to 68.24% at Siuslaw High School in 2023-2024. Additionally, the data shows a concerning trend of declining performance across the schools, with Siuslaw Elementary School's ELA proficiency rates dropping from 48.5% in 2023-2024 to 33% in 2024-2025 for 5th graders.
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