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#496 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 40% in state
Dry Hollow Elementary School
Elementary School · North Wasco County Sd 21 · The Dalles, OR
A North Wasco County Sd 21 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1314 E 19th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- Math 34% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dry Hollow Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dry Hollow 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (The Dalles), 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
$62,257
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97058; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| St Marys AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Chenowith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Innovations AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 185 | 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.
North Wasco County Sd 21
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dry Hollow Elementary School is listed in North Wasco County SD 21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dry Hollow Elementary School
Dry Hollow Elementary School is a public elementary school in The Dalles, OR, part of North Wasco County Sd 21, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dry Hollow Elementary School
What grades does Dry Hollow Elementary School serve?
Dry Hollow Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dry Hollow Elementary School?
Dry Hollow Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Hollow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Hollow Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dry Hollow Elementary School rank in OR?
Dry Hollow Elementary School ranks #496 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Dry Hollow Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dry Hollow Elementary 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 Dry Hollow Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dry Hollow Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dry Hollow Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dry Hollow Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dry Hollow Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dry Hollow Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dry Hollow Elementary School?
76.5% of students at Dry Hollow 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
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (541) 506-3370
- Area population (ZIP 97058)
- 20,540
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 97058; 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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