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#845 of 1,226 schools in OR

Mills Elementary School

Elementary School · Klamath Falls City Schools · Klamath Falls, OR

A Klamath Falls City Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

520 E Main St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601

  • Math 12% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 13% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency12.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.9% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.1 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$16,678
Chronic Absenteeism51.6%

Students at Mills Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency13%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
21%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.3%

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 Mills 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,186/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Klamath Falls), 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

$53,333

Median home value

$266,500

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.4 mi19Compare →
Klamath Home Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.1K–80.8 mi44Compare →
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–51.1 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Klamath Falls City Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$16,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mills Elementary School is listed in Klamath Falls City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mills Elementary School

Mills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Klamath Falls, OR, part of Klamath Falls City Schools, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #845 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mills Elementary School

What grades does Mills Elementary School serve?

Mills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mills Elementary School?

Mills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mills Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mills Elementary School rank in OR?

Mills Elementary School ranks #845 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Mills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Mills Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mills Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mills Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mills Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mills Elementary School?

99.3% of students at Mills 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
304
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Klamath County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.6%
Area population (ZIP 97601)
22,751
Area average commute
16.5 min
Area median age
40.4
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 97601; 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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