Very Good
#358 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 29% in state
Mabel Rush Elementary School
Elementary School · Newberg Sd 29j · Newberg, OR
A Newberg Sd 29j elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1441 Deborah Rd, Newberg, OR 97132
- Math 44% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mabel Rush Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
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 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mabel Rush 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Average335/100K
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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
$95,150
Median home value
$498,500
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97132; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Austin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Edwards Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Antonia Crater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Dundee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 206 | 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.
Newberg Sd 29j
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mabel Rush Elementary School is listed in Newberg SD 29J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mabel Rush Elementary School
Mabel Rush Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newberg, OR, part of Newberg Sd 29j, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mabel Rush Elementary School
What grades does Mabel Rush Elementary School serve?
Mabel Rush Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mabel Rush Elementary School?
Mabel Rush Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabel Rush Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mabel Rush 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 Mabel Rush Elementary School rank in OR?
Mabel Rush Elementary School ranks #358 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mabel Rush Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mabel Rush Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Mabel Rush Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mabel Rush Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mabel Rush Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mabel Rush Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mabel Rush Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mabel Rush Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mabel Rush Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Mabel Rush 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
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yamhill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (503) 554-4450
- Area population (ZIP 97132)
- 31,715
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 97132; 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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