Very Good
#432 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 35% in state
Monmouth Elementary School
Elementary School · Central Sd 13j · Monmouth, OR
A Central Sd 13j elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
958 E Church St, Monmouth, OR 97361
- Math 37% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monmouth Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
67.1%
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 Monmouth 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,096/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monmouth), 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
$70,625
Median home value
$407,100
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97361; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Montessori School LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Ash Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Independence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 379 | Compare → |
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.
Central Sd 13j
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monmouth Elementary School is listed in Central SD 13J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monmouth Elementary School
Monmouth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monmouth, OR, part of Central Sd 13j, serving approximately 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monmouth Elementary School
What grades does Monmouth Elementary School serve?
Monmouth Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monmouth Elementary School?
Monmouth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monmouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monmouth Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monmouth Elementary School rank in OR?
Monmouth Elementary School ranks #432 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Monmouth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monmouth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Monmouth Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monmouth Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monmouth Elementary School a charter school?
No, Monmouth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monmouth Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Monmouth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monmouth Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Monmouth 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
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (503) 838-1433
- Area population (ZIP 97361)
- 13,953
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 29.3
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 97361; 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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