Summary:
Gaston School District 511J in Oregon has one elementary school, Gaston Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 228 students. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts, it also faces challenges in Mathematics and Science proficiency, as well as a concerning chronic absenteeism rate.
Gaston Elementary School is ranked 308 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts range from 40.7% to 60%, with the 6th grade performing the best. However, in Mathematics, proficiency rates range from only 27.5% to 40.5%, and in Science, the 5th-grade proficiency rate is just 22.5%, well below the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% is significantly higher than the state average, which is a concern that needs to be addressed.
Despite these challenges, Gaston Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,572, which is above the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3, slightly lower than the state average. The school also serves a population with a higher level of economic disadvantage, with 43.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. By focusing on improving Mathematics and Science proficiency, reducing chronic absenteeism, and ensuring all students have the support they need, Gaston School District 511J can work to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Gaston Elementary School.
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