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#579 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 47% in state
Heppner Elementary School
Elementary School · Morrow Sd 1 · Heppner, OR
A Morrow Sd 1 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 367, Heppner, OR 97836
- Math 43% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heppner Elementary School score 48% 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 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heppner 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated972/100K
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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
$75,313
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Morrow SD 1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A C Houghton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–3 | Not available | 223 | Compare → |
| Morrow Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 57 | Compare → |
| Sam Boardman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | Not available | 322 | 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.
Morrow Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heppner Elementary School is listed in Morrow SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heppner Elementary School
Heppner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Heppner, OR, part of Morrow Sd 1, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heppner Elementary School
What grades does Heppner Elementary School serve?
Heppner Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Heppner Elementary School?
Heppner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heppner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heppner Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heppner Elementary School rank in OR?
Heppner Elementary School ranks #579 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Heppner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heppner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Heppner Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heppner Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Heppner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Heppner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heppner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Heppner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heppner Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Heppner 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
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Morrow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (541) 676-9128
- Area population (ZIP 97836)
- 2,279
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 97836; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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