Summary:
The 97064 zip code area is home to three schools - Vernonia Elementary School, Vernonia High School, and Vernonia Middle School - all of which are part of the Vernonia School District 47J. Unfortunately, the data suggests these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages on key academic metrics, with low statewide rankings and ratings.
Across the three schools, proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are well below the state averages. For example, Vernonia Elementary School's 2023-2024 proficiency rates were 29.6% in 3rd grade ELA, 15.8% in 4th grade Math, and 25.6% in 5th grade Science, while Vernonia High School's rates were 26.5% in 11th grade ELA, 9.1% in 11th grade Math, and 23.5% in 11th grade Science. Additionally, all three schools have low statewide rankings, with Vernonia Elementary and High School ranking in the bottom 20% of their respective school types, and Vernonia Middle School ranking in the bottom 40%.
The schools in the 97064 zip code area also face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with relatively high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 30.43% at Vernonia High School to 45.18% at Vernonia Elementary School. The varying levels of spending per student across the schools, from $15,291 at Vernonia Middle School to $23,220 at Vernonia High School, suggest that resource allocation may be an area of concern. Addressing the underlying issues and improving educational outcomes for students in this area will likely require a targeted, multi-faceted approach.
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