Summary:
The 97119 zip code area is home to two schools - Gaston Junior/Senior High School and Gaston Elementary School, both part of the Gaston School District 511J. While the schools share some similarities, they also have distinct strengths and areas for improvement.
Gaston Junior/Senior High School serves grades 7-12 with an enrollment of 254 students. The school is ranked 70 out of 140 districts in Oregon and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Its 4-year graduation rate is 81.8%, but its test scores in English Language Arts and Math are below the state averages, while its Science proficiency is above average. Gaston Elementary School, serving grades K-6 with 228 students, has a similar district ranking and rating. Its ELA test scores are mostly above state averages, but Math and Science proficiency levels are below.
Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 34.3%, and their free/reduced lunch rates are around 45%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The student-teacher ratio is 15.3 for both schools, which is a relatively low ratio that could benefit student learning. Overall, the data suggests that the district and school leaders may need to focus on addressing academic performance gaps, chronic absenteeism, and supporting the needs of their economically disadvantaged student populations.
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