Summary:
The 97041 zip code in Oregon has only one school, Parkdale Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with 254 students. The school is part of the Hood River County School District, which is ranked 40 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
While Parkdale Elementary is part of a relatively high-performing school district, the school's own performance metrics are mixed compared to district and state averages. The school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Parkdale Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the district and state averages, with some exceptions, such as a 51.2% proficiency rate in 4th grade Math, which was higher than the district and state averages.
Parkdale Elementary serves a high-need student population, with 67.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student for the 2022-2023 school year was $23,990, which is higher than the state average. Despite the higher spending, the school's academic performance suggests that the resources may not be translating into optimal student outcomes. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 is generally considered a positive factor, but it has not been enough to overcome the school's other challenges.
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