Summary:
The 97361 zip code area is home to 3 elementary schools - Monmouth Elementary School, Ash Creek Elementary School, and Luckiamute Valley Charter School. While the traditional public schools, Monmouth Elementary and Ash Creek Elementary, struggle to meet state averages on test scores, the charter school, Luckiamute Valley, stands out as the top performer in the area.
Luckiamute Valley Charter School consistently outperforms the Central School District 13J and the state of Oregon on standardized tests, with 72% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to just 39.1% for the district and 41.9% statewide. The school also has a higher statewide ranking, placing in the top 40% of Oregon elementary schools. Additionally, Luckiamute Valley has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9 and spends significantly less per student at $6,722, compared to over $15,000 at the other two schools.
In contrast, Monmouth Elementary and Ash Creek Elementary lag behind the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with high free/reduced lunch rates around 64-65%, indicating a high-need student population. These traditional public schools also spend more per student, with Monmouth Elementary spending the most at $16,776 per student. The data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school model and teaching approaches, may play a significant role in driving student achievement in this area.
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