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#1122 of 1,226 schools in OR
Sam Boardman Elementary School
Elementary School · Morrow Sd 1 · Boardman, OR
A Morrow Sd 1 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 SW Wilson Ln, Boardman, OR 97818
- Math 24% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sam Boardman Elementary School score 19% 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 8 points since 2020, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 28 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sam Boardman 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boardman), 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
$59,078
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
6.1%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Morrow SD 1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A C Houghton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–3 | Not available | 223 | Compare → |
| Heppner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | Not available | 186 | Compare → |
| Morrow Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 57 | 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.
Morrow Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sam Boardman Elementary School is listed in Morrow SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam Boardman Elementary School
Sam Boardman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boardman, OR, part of Morrow Sd 1, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,122 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam Boardman Elementary School
What grades does Sam Boardman Elementary School serve?
Sam Boardman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sam Boardman Elementary School?
Sam Boardman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Boardman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Boardman Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam Boardman Elementary School rank in OR?
Sam Boardman Elementary School ranks #1,122 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sam Boardman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam Boardman Elementary 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 Sam Boardman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam Boardman Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sam Boardman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sam Boardman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sam Boardman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sam Boardman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sam Boardman Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Sam Boardman 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Morrow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (541) 481-7383
- Area population (ZIP 97818)
- 5,402
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 97818; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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