Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97458

The 97458 zip code area is home to two schools - Myrtle Crest School, an elementary school, and Myrtle Point High School. Both schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years, indicating academic struggles compared to other schools in Oregon.

Myrtle Crest School has particularly low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, well below state averages. The school also serves a high-need student population, with 71.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Myrtle Point High School faces similar challenges, with low proficiency rates and a 4-year graduation rate of only 81.8%, below the state average. Like the elementary school, Myrtle Point High has a high percentage of students (66.53%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Both schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, over 34%, which can significantly impact student learning and achievement. Interestingly, the per-student spending at Myrtle Point High School ($23,932) is significantly higher than the per-student spending at Myrtle Crest School ($18,196), suggesting potential funding disparities between the two schools within the Myrtle Point School District 41.