Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97325

The 97325 zip code area is home to two schools - Aumsville Elementary School, serving grades K-5, and Cascade Opportunity Center, a high school serving grades 9-12. Both schools face significant challenges, with consistently low performance rankings and student outcomes that fall well below district and state averages.

Aumsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Student performance on state assessments is below average across English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school has a high rate of chronic absenteeism at 34.3% and a high percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch at 66.89%. In contrast, Cascade Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom quarter of Oregon high schools, with a 1-star rating. Student performance on state assessments is significantly below district and state averages, but the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%.

The data reveals stark disparities in funding, with Aumsville Elementary School spending $17,627 per student, while Cascade Opportunity Center spends only $5,097 per student. This funding gap may contribute to the differences in school performance and the ability to provide resources and support for students. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools, including high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, will likely require targeted interventions and support from the Cascade School District 5.