Serving 265 students in grades 2-3, Ferndale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
58%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
38%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% OR state average).
How many students attend Ferndale Elementary School?
265 students attend Ferndale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ferndale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferndale Elementary School?
Ferndale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ferndale Elementary School offer ?
Ferndale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Ferndale Elementary School part of?
Ferndale Elementary School is part of Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7.
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