Summary:
The 97452 zip code area has only one high school, Lowell Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Lowell School District 71. While the school's performance has been inconsistent in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 153 out of 268 high schools in 2023-2024 and 238 out of 241 in 2021-2022, the data suggests the school is facing several challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
Lowell Junior/Senior High School has a four-year graduation rate of 81.8%, which is below the state average, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the district and state averages, with only 24.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 28.3% in the district and 44.4% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (72.68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $20,523 for the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average, the data suggests that the school may be facing challenges in effectively allocating resources to improve student outcomes. Addressing the areas of low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and equitable resource allocation may be crucial for the school's improvement and the provision of a high-quality education for its students.
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