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#72 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 6% in state

Mckenzie River Community School

School · Mckenzie Sd 68 · Finn Rock, OR

A Mckenzie Sd 68 charter school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

51187 Blue River Drive, Finn Rock, OR 97488

  • Math 47% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.3% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.4% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+27.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$31,626
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Mckenzie River Community School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 28 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Mckenzie River Community 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat 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

$78,162

Median home value

$411,200

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97488; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mckenzie Sd 68

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$31,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mckenzie River Community School is listed in McKenzie SD 68; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mckenzie River Community School

Mckenzie River Community School is a public school in Finn Rock, OR, part of Mckenzie Sd 68, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mckenzie River Community School

What grades does Mckenzie River Community School serve?

Mckenzie River Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mckenzie River Community School?

Mckenzie River Community School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie River Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie River Community School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mckenzie River Community School rank in OR?

Mckenzie River Community School ranks #72 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Mckenzie River Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckenzie River Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Mckenzie River Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckenzie River Community School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mckenzie River Community School a charter school?

Yes, Mckenzie River Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mckenzie River Community School a Title I school?

No, Mckenzie River Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckenzie River Community School?

95.0% of students at Mckenzie River Community 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 – 12th
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 97488)
662
Area median age
66.2
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 97488; 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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