Very Good
#294 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 24% in state
Mckay Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Pendleton Sd 16 · Pendleton, OR
A Pendleton Sd 16 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1539 SW 44th St, Pendleton, OR 97801
- Math 41% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckay Creek Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mckay Creek 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,130/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pendleton), 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
$73,308
Median home value
$277,600
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Pendleton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Intermountain Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 207 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pendleton Sd 16
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckay Creek Elementary School is listed in Pendleton SD 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckay Creek Elementary School
Mckay Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pendleton, OR, part of Pendleton Sd 16, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckay Creek Elementary School
What grades does Mckay Creek Elementary School serve?
Mckay Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mckay Creek Elementary School?
Mckay Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckay Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckay Creek Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckay Creek Elementary School rank in OR?
Mckay Creek Elementary School ranks #294 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mckay Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckay Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mckay Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckay Creek Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mckay Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mckay Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckay Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mckay Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckay Creek Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Mckay Creek 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Umatilla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (541) 966-3000
- Area population (ZIP 97801)
- 21,930
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 97801; 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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