Below Average
#1043 of 1,226 schools in OR
Mcbride Elementary School
Elementary School · St Helens Sd 502 · St. Helens, OR
A St Helens Sd 502 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2774 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens, OR 97051
- Math 21% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcbride Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcbride 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Helens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,837
Median home value
$369,300
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97051; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helens Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| St Helens Arthur AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Columbia City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 195 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Helens Sd 502
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcbride Elementary School is listed in St Helens SD 502; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcbride Elementary School
Mcbride Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Helens, OR, part of St Helens Sd 502, serving approximately 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,043 of 1,226 schools in OR.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcbride Elementary School
What grades does Mcbride Elementary School serve?
Mcbride Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mcbride Elementary School?
Mcbride Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbride Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbride Elementary School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcbride Elementary School rank in OR?
Mcbride Elementary School ranks #1,043 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mcbride Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcbride Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Mcbride Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcbride Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Mcbride Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcbride Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcbride Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcbride Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcbride Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Mcbride 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
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (503) 366-7700
- Area population (ZIP 97051)
- 17,589
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 97051; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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