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#1116 of 1,226 schools in OR
Prairie Mountain School
Elementary School · Bethel Sd 52 · Eugene, OR
A Bethel Sd 52 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5305 Royal Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
- Math 17% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Mountain School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Prairie Mountain 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eugene), 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
$55,743
Median home value
$330,000
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97402; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danebo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Meadow View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Clear Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Malabon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 297 | 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.
Bethel Sd 52
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Mountain School is listed in Bethel SD 52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Mountain School
Prairie Mountain School is a public elementary school in Eugene, OR, part of Bethel Sd 52, serving approximately 572 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,116 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Mountain School
What grades does Prairie Mountain School serve?
Prairie Mountain School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Prairie Mountain School?
Prairie Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Mountain School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Mountain School rank in OR?
Prairie Mountain School ranks #1,116 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Prairie Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Prairie Mountain School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Mountain School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Mountain School a charter school?
No, Prairie Mountain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Mountain School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Mountain School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Mountain School?
66.1% of students at Prairie Mountain 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (541) 607-9849
- Area population (ZIP 97402)
- 54,199
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 97402; 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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