Summary:
The 97882 zip code area is home to three schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school - all part of the Umatilla School District 6R. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as these schools are consistently performing well below state averages across multiple metrics, including student proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and economic disadvantage.
Specifically, McNary Heights Elementary and Clara Brownell Middle have very low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with only 15% of 5th graders at McNary Heights proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 31.3%. Similarly, Umatilla High School struggles, with just 33.7% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 11.5% in Mathematics, well below state averages.
Across all three schools, chronic absenteeism rates are extremely high, ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, these schools serve a population with extremely high rates of economic disadvantage, with 81.38% to 82.68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools have been unable to improve student outcomes over time, suggesting systemic challenges within the district that need to be addressed.
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