Pendleton School District 16

The Pendleton School District 16 in Oregon encompasses 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and school ratings.

Among the standout schools in the district is McKay Creek Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the district and state, with high proficiency rates in core subjects. Another high-performing school is Nixyaawii Community School, a public charter high school that excels in English Language Arts, with 54.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages. While Pendleton High School has shown improvement in recent years, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and significant disparities in academic performance between schools.

The data reveals a wide range in per-student spending, from $4,785 at Hawthorne Alternative High School to $18,610 at Pendleton Early Learning Center, which may contribute to the observed performance gaps. The district has an opportunity to identify and learn from its high-performing schools, such as McKay Creek Elementary and Nixyaawii Community School, and implement their successful strategies across the entire district to raise overall academic achievement.