Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 97045

The 97045 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Gardiner Middle School and Tumwata Middle School, both serving grades 6-8. While the schools share some similarities, there are notable differences in their academic performance and school characteristics.

Gardiner Middle School stands out with a higher overall SchoolDigger rating and stronger proficiency rates in English Language Arts across all grade levels compared to Tumwata Middle School. However, Tumwata Middle School has higher 8th grade science proficiency rates. Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, well above the state average.

In terms of resources, Gardiner Middle School spends about $1,100 more per student than Tumwata Middle School, raising questions about equitable resource allocation within the Oregon City School District 62. While both schools perform below the district averages in many subject areas, they tend to outperform the state-level averages, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the district's overall performance and strategies to support the success of these middle schools.