Summary:
Wallowa School District 12 in Oregon is home to a single middle school, Wallowa Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite its small size, with just 37 students, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 61st out of 380 Oregon middle schools in 2022-2023 to 196th out of 368 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests varies across grade levels and subjects, with some areas of strength and others of weakness compared to state averages.
Wallowa Middle School's per-student spending is higher than the state average at $13,466, and its student-teacher ratio is relatively low at 18.5. However, the school faces challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. While the data does not provide information about the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates, the small size of the school and its higher per-student spending suggest that it may serve a population with unique socioeconomic needs.
Overall, Wallowa School District 12 has a single middle school that has seen fluctuating performance, with strengths and weaknesses in different academic areas. The school's small size, higher per-student spending, and high chronic absenteeism rate suggest that it may face unique challenges and opportunities in providing a quality education to its students.
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