Excellent
#90 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 7% in state
Sandy Grade School
Elementary School · Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Sandy, OR
An Oregon Trail Sd 46 elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 547, Sandy, OR 97055
- Math 50% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Grade School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandy Grade 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sandy), 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
$105,696
Median home value
$472,900
Median rent
$1,573/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97055; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Kelso Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Oregon Trail AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Naas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 333 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Oregon Trail Sd 46
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Grade School is listed in Oregon Trail SD 46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Grade School
Sandy Grade School is a public elementary school in Sandy, OR, part of Oregon Trail Sd 46, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Grade School
What grades does Sandy Grade School serve?
Sandy Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sandy Grade School?
Sandy Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Grade School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Grade School rank in OR?
Sandy Grade School ranks #90 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sandy Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Sandy Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Grade School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandy Grade School a charter school?
No, Sandy Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Grade School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Grade School?
75.5% of students at Sandy Grade 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
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (503) 668-8065
- Area population (ZIP 97055)
- 20,131
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 97055; 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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