Summary:
The 97302 zip code area of Salem, Oregon is home to two middle schools: Judson Middle School and Leslie Middle School. Based on the available data, Judson Middle School appears to be the stronger performing of the two, consistently outperforming the Salem-Keizer School District and the state of Oregon in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency rates across most grade levels.
In contrast, Leslie Middle School generally lags behind the district and state averages in test scores. Both schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high-need student population. The per-student spending and student-teacher ratios are similar between the two schools, indicating that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be contributing to the disparities in academic outcomes.
Notably, both Judson and Leslie Middle Schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the middle school landscape in the 97302 zip code area, highlighting the relative strengths of Judson Middle School and the areas for improvement at both institutions.
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