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#543 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 44% in state
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Hermiston Sd 8 · Hermiston, OR
A Hermiston Sd 8 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
650 W Standard Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Math 27% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Heights Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocky Heights 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermiston), 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
$76,032
Median home value
$274,400
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97838; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| West Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Desert View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Hermiston Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 29 | 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.
Hermiston Sd 8
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Heights Elementary School is listed in Hermiston SD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Heights Elementary School
Rocky Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hermiston, OR, part of Hermiston Sd 8, serving approximately 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Heights Elementary School
What grades does Rocky Heights Elementary School serve?
Rocky Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rocky Heights Elementary School?
Rocky Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Heights Elementary School rank in OR?
Rocky Heights Elementary School ranks #543 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Rocky Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Rocky Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Heights Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rocky Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rocky Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rocky Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Heights Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Rocky 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Umatilla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (541) 667-6600
- Area population (ZIP 97838)
- 27,979
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 97838; 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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