Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 97023

The 97023 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - River Mill Elementary School and Clackamas River Elementary School, both serving students in grades K-5 and part of the Estacada School District 108. While River Mill Elementary School has a higher statewide ranking and rating, both schools face challenges in meeting state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

River Mill Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Oregon elementary schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Clackamas River Elementary School ranks in the bottom half and is rated 2 out of 5 stars. River Mill Elementary School also outperforms Clackamas River Elementary School in test scores, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. However, both schools tend to score below the Estacada School District and Oregon state averages in these subject areas.

Both schools serve a significant population of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Clackamas River Elementary School having a higher rate at 56.7% compared to 52.87% at River Mill Elementary School. Additionally, both schools face high chronic absenteeism rates of 34.3%, which may be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the performance gaps, socioeconomic challenges, and attendance issues faced by these schools in the 97023 zip code area.