Summary:
The 97016 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Clatskanie Elementary School and Mist Elementary School. While Clatskanie Elementary is a larger school with 382 students, Mist Elementary is much smaller with only 31 students. Clatskanie Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 355 in 2022-2023 to 430 in 2024-2025, and has relatively low proficiency rates in core academic subjects compared to the state average. In contrast, Mist Elementary was once a top-performing school, ranked 19 out of 730 Oregon elementary schools in 2011-2012, but recent data on its current performance is limited.
Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 34.3% of students at each school considered chronically absent. This is a significant concern, as chronic absenteeism is often linked to lower academic performance and other negative outcomes for students. Clatskanie Elementary School spends $17,808 per student, while Mist Elementary School spends $19,021 per student, and both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios.
Overall, the data highlights some concerning trends at Clatskanie Elementary School, with declining academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates. The historical performance of Mist Elementary School suggests it may have been a standout school, but the lack of recent data makes it difficult to assess its current status. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the schools' performance and attendance issues would be valuable to identify areas for improvement and support.
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