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#728 of 1,226 schools in OR
Butte Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Silver Falls Sd 4j · Mt. Angel, OR
A Silver Falls Sd 4j elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37569 S Hwy 213, Mt. Angel, OR 97362
- Math 27% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Butte Creek Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Butte Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,813
Median home value
$420,400
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Mills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| St Marys Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Bethany Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | Not available | 136 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | Not available | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Silver Falls Sd 4j
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Butte Creek Elementary School is listed in Silver Falls SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butte Creek Elementary School
Butte Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mt. Angel, OR, part of Silver Falls Sd 4j, serving approximately 282 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 1,226 schools in OR.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butte Creek Elementary School
What grades does Butte Creek Elementary School serve?
Butte Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Butte Creek Elementary School?
Butte Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butte Creek Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butte Creek Elementary School rank in OR?
Butte Creek Elementary School ranks #728 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Butte Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Butte Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Butte Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butte Creek Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Butte Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Butte Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butte Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Butte Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butte Creek Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Butte Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (503) 829-6803
- Area population (ZIP 97362)
- 3,952
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97362; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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