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#500 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 41% in state
Carus School
Elementary School · Canby Sd 86 · Oregon City, OR
A Canby Sd 86 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
14412 S Carus Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
- Math 33% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carus School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carus School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,591/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oregon City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,388
Median home value
$563,600
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97045; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Mulino Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| North Clackamas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Gaffney Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 422 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canby Sd 86
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carus School is listed in Canby SD 86; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carus School
Carus School is a public elementary school in Oregon City, OR, part of Canby Sd 86, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carus School
What grades does Carus School serve?
Carus School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Carus School?
Carus School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carus School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carus School rank in OR?
Carus School ranks #500 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Carus School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Carus School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carus School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carus School a charter school?
No, Carus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carus School a Title I school?
No, Carus School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carus School?
51.6% of students at Carus 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (503) 263-7190
- Area population (ZIP 97045)
- 57,432
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 97045; 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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