Summary:
The 97501 zip code area in Medford, Oregon is home to two middle schools - Oakdale Middle School and McLoughlin Middle School. Both schools serve grades 6-8 and are part of the Medford School District 549C. However, the data indicates that these middle schools are struggling to meet state and district performance standards.
Across key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism, both Oakdale Middle School and McLoughlin Middle School are performing significantly below average. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science range from just 11% to 40.7%, well below the district and state levels. Additionally, both schools have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates of 34.3%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. The schools' performance has also been declining or stagnant over the past few years, with no clear signs of improvement.
Interestingly, there appears to be a socioeconomic disparity between the two schools, with McLoughlin Middle School having a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.91%) compared to Oakdale Middle School, for which the data is not provided. This suggests that the schools may be serving different student populations, which could be impacting their academic outcomes. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the middle schools in the 97501 zip code area, and significant interventions and support will be needed to improve student outcomes in these schools.
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