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#610 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 50% in state
Myers Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2160 Jewel St NW, Salem, OR 97304
- Math 41% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Myers Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Myers 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$91,731
Median home value
$469,500
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Kalapuya Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Harritt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Morningside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | Not available | 318 | 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.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #9 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myers Elementary School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myers Elementary School
Myers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myers Elementary School
What grades does Myers Elementary School serve?
Myers Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Myers Elementary School?
Myers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myers Elementary School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myers Elementary School rank in OR?
Myers Elementary School ranks #610 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Myers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Myers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Myers Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myers Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Myers Elementary School a charter school?
No, Myers Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myers Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Myers Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myers Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Myers 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
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3175
- Area population (ZIP 97304)
- 34,846
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 97304; 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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