North Marion School District 15

The North Marion School District 15 in Oregon consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (North Marion Intermediate School and North Marion Primary School), 1 middle school (North Marion Middle School), and 1 high school (North Marion High School). The district appears to be facing significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and economic disadvantages among the student population.

Among the standout schools, North Marion Primary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 14:1, which could indicate more individualized attention for students, but it also has the highest per-student spending at $20,096. Conversely, North Marion Intermediate School has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, with 43.2% and 18.6% of 5th graders proficient or better, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year.

The district's overall performance is concerning, with all schools performing below the state averages on standardized tests. North Marion High School had an 81.8% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is below the state average. Additionally, all schools in the district had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average. The district's high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 50.26% at the high school to 56.77% at the primary school, suggest significant economic challenges among the student population.