Excellent
#181 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 15% in state
Desert View Elementary School
Elementary School · Hermiston Sd 8 · Hermiston, OR
A Hermiston Sd 8 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1225 SW 9th, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Math 50% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert View Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Desert View 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermiston), 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
$76,032
Median home value
$274,400
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97838; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Hermiston Christian Center & SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Rocky Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Sunset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 428 | 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.
Hermiston Sd 8
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert View Elementary School is listed in Hermiston SD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert View Elementary School
Desert View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hermiston, OR, part of Hermiston Sd 8, serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert View Elementary School
What grades does Desert View Elementary School serve?
Desert View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert View Elementary School rank in OR?
Desert View Elementary School ranks #181 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Desert View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Desert View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert View Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Desert View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert View Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Desert View 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Umatilla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (541) 667-6900
- Area population (ZIP 97838)
- 27,979
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 97838; 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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