Summary:
The 97141 zip code area is home to two middle schools: East Elementary School and Tillamook Junior High School, both part of the Tillamook School District 9. While both schools have room for improvement, Tillamook Junior High has seen its statewide ranking improve in recent years and generally outperforms East Elementary on state assessment tests, particularly in English Language Arts.
Tillamook Junior High School's statewide ranking has improved from 236th out of 380 Oregon middle schools in 2022-2023 to 172nd out of 368 in 2024-2025, indicating the school is making progress. In 2024-2025, 50.4% of 8th graders at Tillamook Junior High were proficient or better in ELA, compared to only 29% of 6th graders at East Elementary. However, both schools struggle with math and science proficiency, with less than 30% of students meeting standards in these subjects.
Both schools face significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of over 34% and two-thirds of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, indicating the communities they serve face socioeconomic challenges. East Elementary's lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8 compared to Tillamook Junior High's 18.1 may contribute to its relatively stronger ELA performance, highlighting the potential benefits of smaller class sizes. Addressing attendance issues and strengthening math and science instruction should be priorities for both schools as they work to support the academic success of their students.
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