Summary:
The 97055 zip code area is home to two strong-performing elementary schools - Firwood Elementary School and Sandy Grade School. Both schools are part of the highly-ranked Oregon Trail School District 46 and demonstrate above-average proficiency rates on state assessments.
Firwood Elementary has 456 students and a 20.2 student-teacher ratio, while Sandy Grade has 339 students and a lower 16.7 ratio. Firwood spends $14,805 per student, while Sandy Grade spends $15,350. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 34.3%, an area that warrants further investigation. The schools differ in their free/reduced lunch rates, with Firwood at 52.41% and Sandy Grade at 75.52%, suggesting potential socioeconomic differences in their student populations.
Overall, the data indicates that these are two strong-performing elementary schools within the Oregon Trail School District 46, with some notable differences in student demographics and potential areas for improvement. As part of the same district, the schools may have opportunities to collaborate and share best practices to further enhance their students' educational experiences.
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