Excellent
#101 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 8% in state
Philomath Elementary School
Elementary School · Philomath Sd 17j · Philomath, OR
A Philomath Sd 17j elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
239 S 16th St, Philomath, OR 97370
- Math 45% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Philomath Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2020, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
41.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Philomath 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated907/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philomath), 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
$87,198
Median home value
$424,600
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Ashbrook Independent SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 90 | 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.
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.
Philomath Sd 17j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Philomath Elementary School is listed in Philomath SD 17J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philomath Elementary School
Philomath Elementary School is a public elementary school in Philomath, OR, part of Philomath Sd 17j, serving approximately 367 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philomath Elementary School
What grades does Philomath Elementary School serve?
Philomath Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Philomath Elementary School?
Philomath Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philomath Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philomath Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philomath Elementary School rank in OR?
Philomath Elementary School ranks #101 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Philomath Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Philomath Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Philomath Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philomath Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Philomath Elementary School a charter school?
No, Philomath Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philomath Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Philomath Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philomath Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Philomath 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (541) 929-3253
- Area population (ZIP 97370)
- 9,443
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 97370; 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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