South Lane School District 45J3

The South Lane School District 45J3 in Oregon consists of 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 48 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. The Academy for Character Education, a public charter alternative school, has exceptional test scores, with 89.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 63.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, and 78.9% proficient or better in Science. The small Dorena School ranks 207 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with particularly high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 5th graders. Another small school, London School, has a 50% proficiency rate in 5th grade English Language Arts, higher than the district and state averages.

However, the data also reveals significant variation in school performance across the district. While some schools excel, others, like Cottage Grove High School and Bohemia Elementary, struggle to meet state averages. The district faces challenges in serving economically disadvantaged students, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, which may contribute to the uneven performance. The presence of smaller schools, such as Dorena School and London School, suggests that smaller class sizes and more personalized attention may be beneficial for student outcomes.