Below Average
#951 of 1,226 schools in OR
Mari-linn Elementary School
Elementary School · North Santiam Sd 29j · Lyons, OR
A North Santiam Sd 29j elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
641 5th St, Lyons, OR 97358
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mari-linn Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mari-linn 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average592/100K
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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
$106,625
Median home value
$451,700
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in North Santiam SD 29J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Options AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | Not available | 102 | Compare → |
| Stayton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–3 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
| Sublimity Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | Not available | 352 | 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.
North Santiam Sd 29j
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mari-linn Elementary School is listed in North Santiam SD 29J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mari-linn Elementary School
Mari-linn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lyons, OR, part of North Santiam Sd 29j, serving approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #951 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mari-linn Elementary School
What grades does Mari-linn Elementary School serve?
Mari-linn Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mari-linn Elementary School?
Mari-linn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mari-linn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mari-linn Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mari-linn Elementary School rank in OR?
Mari-linn Elementary School ranks #951 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mari-linn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mari-linn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mari-linn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mari-linn Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mari-linn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mari-linn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mari-linn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mari-linn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mari-linn Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Mari-linn 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.1%
- Phone
- (503) 859-2154
- Area population (ZIP 97358)
- 2,502
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 97358; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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