Summary:
The 97836 zip code area is home to two schools - Heppner Elementary School and Heppner Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Morrow School District 1. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary school has room for improvement, particularly in subjects like Science and Mathematics.
Heppner Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Oregon, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science for 11th-grade students. In contrast, Heppner Elementary School has a lower 2-star rating, but its 3rd-6th grade students still score above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates, around 68%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The high school spends significantly more per student ($22,623) compared to the elementary school ($15,367), and it also has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.8 vs. 18.9), which may contribute to the higher academic performance. These factors suggest that while the community may face economic challenges, the district is allocating more resources to support the older students at the high school level.
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