Very Good
#445 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 36% in state
Otto Petersen Elementary School
Middle School · Scappoose Sd 1j · Scappoose, OR
A Scappoose Sd 1j middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
52050 SE 3rd St, Scappoose, OR 97056
- Math 37% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otto Petersen Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Otto Petersen 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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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
$95,351
Median home value
$437,500
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 38 | 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.
Scappoose Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otto Petersen Elementary School is listed in Scappoose SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otto Petersen Elementary School
Otto Petersen Elementary School is a public middle school in Scappoose, OR, part of Scappoose Sd 1j, serving approximately 390 students in grades 4th-6th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otto Petersen Elementary School
What grades does Otto Petersen Elementary School serve?
Otto Petersen Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Otto Petersen Elementary School?
Otto Petersen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otto Petersen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otto Petersen 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 Otto Petersen Elementary School rank in OR?
Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks #445 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Otto Petersen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otto Petersen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Otto Petersen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otto Petersen Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Otto Petersen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Otto Petersen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otto Petersen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Otto Petersen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otto Petersen Elementary School?
39.0% of students at Otto Petersen 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (971) 200-8003
- Area population (ZIP 97056)
- 12,794
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 97056; 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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