Summary
Ft Vannoy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grants Pass, Oregon, serving 259 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District, which is ranked 79 out of 140 districts in the state.
Ft Vannoy Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 28.2% of 3rd graders, 29.8% of 4th graders, and 25% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 37.1%, 37.3%, and 39.4%, respectively, and the state's 40.3%, 42.1%, and 46.7%. The school also has high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 30.9% to 39.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 77.61% of Ft Vannoy Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
When compared to nearby elementary schools, Ft Vannoy Elementary consistently underperforms. For example, Fruitdale Elementary School, which is only 5.57 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with 62.7% of 3rd graders, 50% of 4th graders, and 63.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA in the 2024-2025 school year. Addressing the challenges faced by Ft Vannoy Elementary will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions for struggling students, efforts to improve attendance, and potentially additional resources and support for the school and its students.
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