Summary:
The 97456 zip code area is home to two schools - Monroe Grade School and Monroe High School, both part of the Monroe School District 1J. While Monroe High School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 30% of Oregon high schools, Monroe Grade School has struggled academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages.
Monroe High School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a strong 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%, outperforming the state average. Its students excel on standardized tests, with 63% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.1% in Science. In contrast, Monroe Grade School ranks in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with low proficiency rates across multiple grade levels and subjects.
The data reveals a significant funding disparity, with Monroe High School spending $23,470 per student compared to $17,464 at Monroe Grade School. This could be a contributing factor to the performance gap between the two schools. Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 34% at each level, which warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.
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