Summary:
The 97437 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Fern Ridge School District 28J. While the middle and elementary schools perform around the state average, Elmira High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Oregon.
Elmira High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%, above the state average, and its students perform well on state assessments, with 44.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 19.2% in Math, and 30.5% in Science. In contrast, the other schools in the area, Fern Ridge Middle School and Elmira Elementary School, appear to be performing closer to the state averages.
However, all three schools in the 97437 zip code area face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the area. The district should investigate these issues and work to address them, ensuring equitable resource allocation and targeted interventions to support student success across all grade levels.
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