Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mabel Rush Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mabel Rush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mabel Rush Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Mabel Rush Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mabel Rush Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel Rush Elementary School's ranking?
Mabel Rush Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mabel Rush Elementary School?
386 students attend Mabel Rush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mabel Rush Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel Rush Elementary School?
Mabel Rush Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mabel Rush Elementary School offer ?
Mabel Rush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mabel Rush Elementary School part of?
Mabel Rush Elementary School is part of Newberg SD 29j School District.
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