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North Marion Intermediate School

Elementary School · North Marion Sd 15 · Aurora, OR

A North Marion Sd 15 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20237 Grim Rd NE, Aurora, OR 97002

  • Math 22% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.9% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.3% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$17,384
Chronic Absenteeism40.2%

Students at North Marion Intermediate School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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

56.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Marion Intermediate 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average519/100K

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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

$65,685

Median home value

$443,000

Median rent

$1,522/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ninety-one SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–83.5 mi421Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

North Marion Sd 15

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Marion Intermediate School is listed in North Marion SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Marion Intermediate School

North Marion Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Aurora, OR, part of North Marion Sd 15, serving approximately 333 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about North Marion Intermediate School

Sources:School's websiteWikipediaWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

North Marion Intermediate School is part of the North Marion School District, a public school district located in Marion County, Oregon 3. The district serves the cities of Aurora, Donald, and Hubbard, as well as the communities of Broadacres and Butteville 3. All four schools within the district, including the intermediate school, are situated on a single campus in Aurora 3. The district office is located at 20256 Grim Road NE, Aurora, OR 97002 1. The superintendent of the district is Ginger Redlinger 3. The district enrolls approximately 1,983 students across its four schools 3. The district website provides information on various programs, including Title I-A, health and safety plans, and academic calendars for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years 1.
Sources (3)
  1. www.nmarion.k12.or.us
  2. web.archive.org
  3. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Marion Intermediate School

What grades does North Marion Intermediate School serve?

North Marion Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend North Marion Intermediate School?

North Marion Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Marion Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Marion Intermediate School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Marion Intermediate School rank in OR?

North Marion Intermediate School ranks #657 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is North Marion Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Marion Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Marion Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Marion Intermediate School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Marion Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is North Marion Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, North Marion Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Marion Intermediate School?

56.8% of students at North Marion Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
333
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.2%
Area population (ZIP 97002)
6,468
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
47
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 97002; 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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