Average
#667 of 1,226 schools in OR
Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Albany, OR
A Greater Albany Public Sd 8j elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
336 9th Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321
- Math 34% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs OR 43% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 37% 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 57% (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
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$95,687
Median home value
$442,400
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| North Albany Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 288 | 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.
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #8 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in Greater Albany Public SD 8J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, OR, part of Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, serving approximately 136 students in grades 3rd-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
How does Central Elementary School rank in OR?
Central Elementary School ranks #667 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Central 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (541) 967-4561
- Area population (ZIP 97321)
- 30,996
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 97321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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