Summary:
The Winston-Dillard School District 116 in Oregon is home to three elementary schools: McGovern Elementary School, Brockway Elementary School, and Lookingglass Elementary School. While all three schools face significant challenges, Lookingglass Elementary stands out as the relative standout in the district.
Lookingglass Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across the various grade levels compared to the other two schools and the district/state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 51.9% of 5th graders at Lookingglass were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 39.7% at McGovern and 43% for the district. Lookingglass also has the highest statewide ranking among the three schools, ranking 462 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools in 2024-2025, and the highest SchoolDigger rating at 2 stars.
Despite Lookingglass' relative strengths, all three schools in the district perform poorly compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The schools also face high rates of chronic absenteeism and have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. The district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and implement targeted interventions to address these systemic challenges and improve student outcomes across the board.
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