Very Good
#425 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 35% in state
Central Howell Elementary School
Elementary School · Silver Falls Sd 4j · Silverton, OR
A Silver Falls Sd 4j elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
8832 Silverton Rd NE, Silverton, OR 97381
- Math 34% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Howell Elementary School score 40% 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 10 points since 2020, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
40.6%
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 Howell 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average519/100K
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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
$84,077
Median home value
$497,700
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97381; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratum Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Valley Inquiry Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Bethany Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 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
- #7 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
Central Howell Elementary School is listed in Silver Falls SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Howell Elementary School
Central Howell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Silverton, OR, part of Silver Falls Sd 4j, serving approximately 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Howell Elementary School
What grades does Central Howell Elementary School serve?
Central Howell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Central Howell Elementary School?
Central Howell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Howell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Howell Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Howell Elementary School rank in OR?
Central Howell Elementary School ranks #425 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Central Howell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Howell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Howell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Howell Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Howell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Howell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Howell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Howell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Howell Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Central Howell 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
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (503) 873-4818
- Area population (ZIP 97381)
- 15,404
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 97381; 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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