Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97018


Summary:

The 97018 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Columbia City School, which serves grades K-5 with 195 students. The school is part of the St Helens School District 502, which is ranked 124 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbia City School has consistently ranked in the bottom 15-20% of Oregon elementary schools over the past 3 years, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.2% of 3rd graders at Columbia City School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 28.2% for the district and 39% for the state. Additionally, over 54% of students at the school receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

The school's spending per student of $4,636 is below the state average, and it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14:1. These factors suggest that the school may be struggling to provide the necessary resources and support to address the educational needs of its students. Targeted interventions and support in areas like 3rd grade ELA and 5th grade Science, as well as efforts to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's population, could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Columbia City School.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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