Summary:
The 97454 zip code area is home to two schools - Marcola Elementary School and Mohawk High School, both part of the Marcola School District 79J. While Marcola Elementary has more average performance, Mohawk High School stands out as a top-performing school in the state, with a significant improvement in its rankings and academic outcomes over the past few years.
Mohawk High School is ranked 26th out of 270 Oregon high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong academic performance, with 62.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.3% proficient or better in Science, well above the state averages. Mohawk High School also boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8% for the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, Marcola Elementary School has more average performance, with test scores generally below the state and district averages and a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals a significant funding disparity between the two schools, with Mohawk High School spending $44,136 per student compared to Marcola Elementary's $18,160 per student. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 34% for the 2023-2024 school year, and serve student populations with significant socioeconomic challenges, as indicated by the high free/reduced lunch rates of around 50% or more. The district's efforts to support both schools and address these common challenges will be crucial in ensuring the continued success of Mohawk High School and the improvement of Marcola Elementary.
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