Summary:
The 97017 zip code in Oregon is home to a single middle school, Colton Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Colton Middle School is part of the Colton School District 53, which is ranked 136 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.
Colton Middle School has seen a decline in its academic performance over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 147 out of 380 Oregon middle schools in 2022-2023 to 309 out of 368 in 2024-2025. The school's star rating has also decreased from 3 to 1 during this time period. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state average, with only 17.9% of 8th graders proficient in ELA in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in 2023-2024, well above the state average.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $21,074 in 2022-2023 and a low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for Colton Middle School. The school serves a population with a high percentage of students (47.32%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges. Overall, the data suggests that Colton Middle School may need to implement comprehensive, evidence-based interventions and strategies to address the underlying challenges and improve student learning.
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