Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97537

The 97537 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. While the schools in this area face some significant challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and high poverty levels, one school stands out as a strong performer - Rivers Edge Academy Charter School.

Rivers Edge Academy Charter School has some of the highest test scores in the district, with 70% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37% for the district and 44.4% statewide. The school also performs well in math and science. In contrast, the other schools in the area, such as Rogue River Junior/Senior High, have lower proficiency rates and face challenges like high chronic absenteeism rates, which range from 34.3% to 34.3% across all schools in the data set.

The data also reveals significant variability in the performance of the charter/alternative schools in the area. While Rivers Edge Academy Charter School outperforms the district and state on many metrics, South Valley Academy lags behind. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility across the schools suggest these are generally high-poverty areas that may face additional challenges. Overall, the data highlights both areas of strength and significant challenges facing the schools in this Rogue River School District 35.