Summary:
The 97378 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter school. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 74.55% to 79.13%.
Among the standout schools in the area is Sheridan AllPrep Academy, an alternative public charter school that has impressive performance metrics. In 2024-2025, 65.5% of 11th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the Sheridan School District 48J and state averages. The school also had strong math and science proficiency rates, especially in the upper grades, and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%. In contrast, Faulconer-Chapman School, the elementary school in the area, has lower overall proficiency rates compared to the state, but does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4.
A key concern across all 3 schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, there is a wide disparity in spending per student, from $4,978 at Sheridan AllPrep Academy to $21,022 at Sheridan High School, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation that could be impacting student performance.
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