Summary:
The 97128 zip code area of McMinnville, Oregon is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the McMinnville School District 40, which is ranked 33 out of 140 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Memorial Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the group, consistently ranking among the top 125 elementary schools in Oregon with a 4-5 star rating. Memorial students outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, have lower chronic absenteeism rates, and spend less per student than the other schools. In contrast, Sue Buel Elementary is the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools with a 1-2 star rating and underperforming on test scores.
Across the 5 schools, chronic absenteeism rates are a significant concern, averaging 34.3% - much higher than the state average. Free/reduced lunch rates also vary widely, from 37.92% at Memorial to 67.04% at Willamette Elementary School, indicating diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. While spending per student is relatively high, averaging $17,478, the large gaps in academic performance suggest opportunities for improvement, especially at the lower-performing schools.
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