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#405 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 33% in state

North Albany Elementary School

Elementary School · Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Albany, OR

A Greater Albany Public Sd 8j elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

815 Thornton Lake Dr NW, Albany, OR 97321

  • Math 48% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs OR 43% (2025)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.4% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$15,094
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at North Albany Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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

64.9%

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 North Albany 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,065/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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

$95,687

Median home value

$442,400

Median rent

$1,264/mo

College educated

37.8%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97321; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.13–51.5 mi136Compare →
Montessori Sundborn Childrens HousePrivate · tuition6.7privateK1.6 mi65Compare →
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–51.7 mi345Compare →
Takena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–21.7 mi122Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greater Albany Public Sd 8j

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#5 of 20
District spending per student
$15,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Albany Elementary School is listed in Greater Albany Public SD 8J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Albany Elementary School

North Albany Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, OR, part of Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, serving approximately 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Albany Elementary School

What grades does North Albany Elementary School serve?

North Albany Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend North Albany Elementary School?

North Albany Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

How does North Albany Elementary School rank in OR?

North Albany Elementary School ranks #405 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is North Albany Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Albany Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 North Albany Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Albany Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Albany Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Albany Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

64.9% of students at North Albany 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
288
0
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
Area population (ZIP 97321)
30,996
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
40
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 97321; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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