Excellent
#132 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 11% in state
Ferndale Elementary School
Elementary School · Milton-freewater Unified Sd 7 · Milton-freewater, OR
A Milton-freewater Unified Sd 7 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
53445 W Ferndale Rd, Milton-freewater, OR 97862
- Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferndale Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 30% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
Based on 14 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ferndale 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,038/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milton-freewater), 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
$54,013
Median home value
$225,400
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-stateline Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–9 | 3.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Davis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 706 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milton-freewater Unified Sd 7
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferndale Elementary School is listed in Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferndale Elementary School
Ferndale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milton-freewater, OR, part of Milton-freewater Unified Sd 7, serving approximately 233 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferndale Elementary School
What grades does Ferndale Elementary School serve?
Ferndale Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Ferndale Elementary School?
Ferndale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferndale Elementary School rank in OR?
Ferndale Elementary School ranks #132 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ferndale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferndale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ferndale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferndale Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Ferndale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ferndale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferndale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ferndale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferndale Elementary School?
85.8% of students at Ferndale 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Umatilla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (541) 938-6611
- Area population (ZIP 97862)
- 12,538
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 97862; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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