Gladstone School District 115

The Gladstone School District 115 in Oregon consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a relatively high-need student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 50.44% to 90.72% across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, John Wetten Elementary School stands out with strong test scores, particularly in 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts and Math, exceeding the district and state averages. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.5, which may contribute to its academic performance. In contrast, Gladstone High School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 21 and lower test scores compared to the state, but maintains a respectable 81.8% four-year graduation rate.

The district faces some concerning trends, such as consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%. Additionally, there is a significant disparity in spending per student, with Gladstone High School spending $20,614 per student and Gladstone Center for Children and Families spending only $8,994 per student. This suggests a potential imbalance in resource allocation within the district, which may impact educational outcomes.