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Oak Heights Elementary School

Elementary School · Sweet Home SD 55

605 Elm St, Sweet Home, OR 97386

Enrollment

300

Student-Teacher

20:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Oregon schools

#881 of 1,226

In Sweet Home

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#4 of 7

Sweet Home SD 55

Equity

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Oak Heights Elementary School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Sweet Home · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.7/10

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5.2/10

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About Oak Heights Elementary School

Oak Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sweet Home, OR, part of Sweet Home SD 55. Oak Heights Elementary School serves approximately 300 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 1,226 schools in OR.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Heights Elementary School show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.6
  • OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

56% of students at Oak Heights Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.6% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,465
Chronic Absenteeism56%

Oak Heights Elementary School — Students at Oak Heights Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

76%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OR OSAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 33.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
31.8% (2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency 46.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (2025 OSAS)

Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
34.5%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
34.5%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
29.6%
ELA
34.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.2/10.

How Oak Heights Elementary School Compares

See how Oak Heights Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
28th percentile in OR
Academic
6.5/10
Average
Growth
5.2/10
Average
Environment
3.0/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
76%
Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
15 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
56.0%

Location

605 Elm St, Sweet Home, OR 97386

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Heights Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sand Ridge Charter School (rated 8.5/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Lebanon), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sweet Home Charter School (rated 7.6/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Riverview School (rated 7.2/10, 12.0 miles away, in nearby Lebanon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sweet Home, see our Sweet Home schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 22.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Sweet Home High School Sweet Home 0.7 mi 4.7
Sweet Home Junior High School Sweet Home 0.9 mi 5.2
Hawthorne Elementary School Sweet Home 1.6 mi 5.6
Holley Elementary School Sweet Home 3.2 mi 4.2
Sweet Home Charter School Sweet Home 3.8 mi 7.6
Foster Elementary School Foster 3.5 mi 5.6
Hamilton Creek School Lebanon 9.7 mi 5.0
Sand Ridge Charter School Lebanon 9.0 mi 8.5
Lacomb School Lebanon 13.4 mi 6.1
Seven Oak Middle School Lebanon 11.3 mi 4.8
Riverview School Lebanon 12.0 mi 7.2
Cascades School Lebanon 12.8 mi 7.0
Lebanon High School Lebanon 12.9 mi 4.0
Green Acres School Lebanon 13.6 mi 4.5
Pioneer School Lebanon 14.0 mi 7.1
Mohawk High School Marcola 16.3 mi 6.6
Marcola Elementary School Marcola 16.3 mi 3.4
Walterville Elementary School Springfield 21.6 mi 7.2
Lourdes School Scio 22.6 mi 3.9
Scio Middle School Scio 22.4 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97386 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,116

Median Home Value

$302,200

Median Rent

$1,141/mo

Population

15,509

College Educated

10.9%

Homeownership

72.1%

Avg Commute

31.1 min

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Median Age

45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Heights Elementary School

What grades does Oak Heights Elementary School serve?

Oak Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Oak Heights Elementary School?

Oak Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Heights Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Heights Elementary School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Heights Elementary School rank in OR?

Oak Heights Elementary School ranks #881 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Oak Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Oak Heights Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Heights Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Heights Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oak Heights Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Oak Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Heights Elementary School?

76.0% of students at Oak Heights 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Free/Reduced Lunch
76.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Linn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.0%

District

Sweet Home SD 55
District Enrollment
2,296
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,465
District Rank
#4 of 7

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