Summary:
The 97321 zip code area is home to 6 elementary schools that are part of the Greater Albany Public School District 8J. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational experiences within the district.
Oak Grove Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 5% of Oregon elementary schools with a 5-star rating. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in test scores across all grade levels and subjects, while maintaining a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Waverly Elementary School and Central Elementary School struggle, with many test scores well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and school performance, with the schools having the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Liberty Elementary School and North Albany Elementary School, generally performing lower than their peers. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student across the schools, from $8,216 at Takena Elementary School to $24,216 at Waverly Elementary, raises questions about resource allocation and equity within the district.
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