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#484 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 39% in state

Garibaldi Elementary School

Elementary School · Neah-kah-nie Sd 56 · Garibaldi, OR

A Neah-kah-nie Sd 56 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

PO Box 317, Garibaldi, OR 97118

  • Math 30% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.7% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.8% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$23,663
Chronic Absenteeism57%

Students at Garibaldi Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Garibaldi 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated706/100K

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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

$52,372

Median home value

$307,600

Median rent

$1,094/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97118; 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 in Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nehalem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–5Not available174Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Neah-kah-nie Sd 56

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$23,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Garibaldi Elementary School is listed in Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Garibaldi Elementary School

Garibaldi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Garibaldi, OR, part of Neah-kah-nie Sd 56, serving approximately 107 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Garibaldi Elementary School

What grades does Garibaldi Elementary School serve?

Garibaldi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Garibaldi Elementary School?

Garibaldi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garibaldi Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Garibaldi Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Garibaldi Elementary School rank in OR?

Garibaldi Elementary School ranks #484 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Garibaldi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Garibaldi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Garibaldi Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garibaldi Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Garibaldi Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Garibaldi Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

58.9% of students at Garibaldi 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
107
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Tillamook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 97118)
769
Area median age
55.4
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 97118; 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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