Summary:
The 97345 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Foster Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 325 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 412 out of 706 in 2024-2025, earning a 2-star rating out of 5.
Foster Elementary School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics vary across grade levels, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 15% is significantly lower than the district (20.2%) and state (30.4%) averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (75.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in the 2023-2024 school year is also a concerning issue that may impact student learning and academic outcomes.
Foster Elementary School is part of the Sweet Home School District 55. The school's per-student spending for the 2022-2023 school year was $12,718, and the student-teacher ratio for the 2023-2024 school year was 17.8, which is slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio. These metrics suggest that the school may have adequate funding and resources, but it's unclear if they are being utilized effectively to support student learning and achievement.
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