Salem-Keizer School District 24J

The Salem-Keizer School District 24J in Oregon encompasses 65 schools, including 44 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, and 8 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the district as a whole is ranked 106th out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating, the data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the district.

Several schools stand out for their exceptional academic performance, including Early College High School, which is ranked 2nd out of 268 Oregon high schools and has a 5-star rating, as well as Howard Street Charter and Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School, both of which are ranked in the top 34 middle schools in the state and have 5-star ratings. These high-performing schools demonstrate that with the right approach and resources, students in the district can achieve exceptional results.

However, the data also reveals a significant number of lower-performing schools, with many elementary and middle schools ranked in the bottom half of the state. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes across the district. The wide range in student-teacher ratios and per-student spending across the schools also raises questions about the relationship between resources and student performance, and the need for more equitable distribution of funding and support to ensure all students in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J have access to a high-quality education.