Summary:
The 97868 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Pilot Rock Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-6. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Pilot Rock School District 2, it has faced persistent challenges in student academic achievement and engagement.
Pilot Rock Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 386 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 458 out of 710 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the OSAS tests, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with only 11.8% of 3rd-graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 40.3%. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 34.3% in the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $18,047 and a student-teacher ratio of 21.3 for the 2023-2024 school year, the data suggests that Pilot Rock Elementary School faces significant challenges in improving student academic achievement and engagement. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 66.19% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance issues. Addressing these root causes through targeted interventions and resource allocation could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Pilot Rock Elementary School.
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