Summary:
The 97458 zip code area is home to two schools - Myrtle Crest School, an elementary school, and Myrtle Point High School. Both schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While Myrtle Point High School performs slightly better than the elementary school, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the academic performance of both schools is below the state average, particularly in math and science.
Myrtle Crest School, with a 2-star rating, has relatively low test scores compared to the state, and its student population is predominantly White (81.79%). In contrast, Myrtle Point High School has a more diverse student body, with 69.47% White, 9.29% Hispanic, and 15.93% students of two or more races. Despite the higher spending per student at Myrtle Point High School ($28,241) compared to Myrtle Crest School ($22,578), the academic outcomes do not seem to be significantly better, suggesting that additional factors may be at play.
Overall, the schools in this zip code area face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the below-average test scores, and the lack of significant improvement at the high school level despite higher spending per student, all point to the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the root causes of the academic struggles in this area. The Myrtle Point School District 41 may need to explore strategies to support these schools and their students more effectively.
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