Summary:
The 97112 zip code area has only one elementary school, Nestucca K8, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools and struggles to meet state proficiency standards in core academic subjects.
Nestucca K8 has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (71.79%), indicating that the school serves a predominantly low-income population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $22,896, the school's academic performance remains well below the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 11.8% to 46.9%, compared to the state averages of 40.3% to 46.7%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 10.3% to 16.7%, compared to the state averages of 28.9% to 40.1%.
The data suggests that Nestucca Valley School District 101J, which oversees Nestucca K8, could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the low academic performance, particularly in core subject areas. Strategies to improve student engagement, teacher quality, and resource allocation may be necessary to drive better outcomes for the school's students.
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