Summary:
The 97469 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools, Riddle Elementary School and Riddle High School, both part of the Riddle School District 70. The district is ranked 134 out of 140 in Oregon and has a 0-star rating, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.
Riddle Elementary School has an enrollment of 193 students and a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are all well below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.4% to 40.9%. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 76.17% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Similarly, Riddle High School, with an enrollment of 174 students, struggles to meet state standards. The school's graduation rate of 81.8% is lower than the state average, and its test scores in ELA, Math, and Science are also significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.9% to 25%. The high school also serves a very high-poverty student population, with 86.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high spending per student at both schools, the data suggests that the Riddle School District 70 faces significant systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, long-term approach to address.
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