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#1179 of 1,226 schools in OR
Marcola Elementary School
Elementary School · Marcola Sd 79j · Marcola, OR
A Marcola Sd 79j elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38300 Wendling Rd, Marcola, OR 97454
- Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marcola Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Marcola 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average340/100K
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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
$96,488
Median home value
$422,200
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Marcola SD 79J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teach-nwCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | Not available | 623 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Marcola Sd 79j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $7,923NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marcola Elementary School is listed in Marcola SD 79J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marcola Elementary School
Marcola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marcola, OR, part of Marcola Sd 79j, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,179 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marcola Elementary School
What grades does Marcola Elementary School serve?
Marcola Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Marcola Elementary School?
Marcola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcola Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marcola Elementary School rank in OR?
Marcola Elementary School ranks #1,179 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Marcola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marcola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Marcola Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcola Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marcola Elementary School a charter school?
No, Marcola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marcola Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Marcola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marcola Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Marcola 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (541) 933-2411
- Area population (ZIP 97454)
- 1,284
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 97454; 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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