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#633 of 1,226 schools in OR
Nyssa Elementary School
Elementary School · Nyssa Sd 26 · Nyssa, OR
A Nyssa Sd 26 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
809 Bower Ave, Nyssa, OR 97913
- Math 28% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nyssa Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nyssa 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,741
Median home value
$196,800
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyssa Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 378 | 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.
Nyssa Sd 26
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nyssa Elementary School is listed in Nyssa SD 26; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nyssa Elementary School
Nyssa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nyssa, OR, part of Nyssa Sd 26, serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nyssa Elementary School
What grades does Nyssa Elementary School serve?
Nyssa Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nyssa Elementary School?
Nyssa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nyssa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nyssa Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nyssa Elementary School rank in OR?
Nyssa Elementary School ranks #633 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Nyssa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nyssa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Nyssa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nyssa Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nyssa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nyssa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nyssa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nyssa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nyssa Elementary School?
91.0% of students at Nyssa 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
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Malheur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (541) 372-3313
- Area population (ZIP 97913)
- 5,544
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 97913; 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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