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#328 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 27% in state

Central Linn Elementary School

Elementary School · Central Linn Sd 552 · Halsey, OR

A Central Linn Sd 552 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

239 W 2nd St, Halsey, OR 97348

  • Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.1% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.2% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$17,685
Chronic Absenteeism51.5%

Students at Central Linn Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Central Linn 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average592/100K

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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

$107,273

Median home value

$321,700

Median rent

$1,694/mo

College educated

8.4%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Creek Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–104.4 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Central Linn Sd 552

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central Linn Elementary School is listed in Central Linn SD 552; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central Linn Elementary School

Central Linn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Halsey, OR, part of Central Linn Sd 552, serving approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Linn Elementary School

What grades does Central Linn Elementary School serve?

Central Linn Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Central Linn Elementary School?

Central Linn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Linn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Linn Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Linn Elementary School rank in OR?

Central Linn Elementary School ranks #328 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Central Linn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Linn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Linn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Linn Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Central Linn Elementary School a charter school?

No, Central Linn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Linn Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Central Linn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Linn Elementary School?

73.5% of students at Central Linn 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 – 6th
Enrollment
264
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Linn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.5%
Area population (ZIP 97348)
2,103
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
36.2
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 97348; 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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