Summary:
The 97071 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Valor Middle School and French Prairie Middle School - both of which are part of the Woodburn School District 103. Unfortunately, neither school appears to be a standout performer, with both ranking in the bottom tier of Oregon middle schools and receiving the lowest possible rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, both Valor Middle School and French Prairie Middle School struggle, with very low proficiency rates on state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 9.2% of 6th graders at Valor Middle School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.7%. French Prairie Middle School performed slightly better, but still had proficiency rates ranging from 11.8% to 13.2% across grades 6-8, far below the state averages. Additionally, both schools have extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 34% in the 2023-2024 school year.
The challenges facing these middle schools are likely exacerbated by the socioeconomic factors in the area. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Furthermore, the Woodburn School District as a whole is ranked 139th out of 140 districts in Oregon and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating systemic issues that extend beyond the individual schools. Despite relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to struggle, suggesting that simply increasing resources may not be the sole solution to the performance challenges.
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