Excellent
#109 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 9% in state
Mist Elementary School
Elementary School · Vernonia Sd 47j · Mist, OR
A Vernonia Sd 47j elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
69163 Hwy 47, Mist, OR 97016
- Math 67% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mist Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2018, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mist 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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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
$67,500
Median home value
$296,700
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Vernonia SD 47J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | Not available | 223 | 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.
Vernonia Sd 47j
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mist Elementary School is listed in Vernonia SD 47J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mist Elementary School
Mist Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mist, OR, part of Vernonia Sd 47j, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mist Elementary School
What grades does Mist Elementary School serve?
Mist Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mist Elementary School?
Mist Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mist Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mist Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mist Elementary School rank in OR?
Mist Elementary School ranks #109 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mist Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mist Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Mist Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mist Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mist Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mist Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mist Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mist Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mist Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Mist 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
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.2%
- Phone
- (503) 755-2486
- Area population (ZIP 97016)
- 6,568
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 97016; 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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