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#1172 of 1,226 schools in OR
Santiam Elementary School
Elementary School · Santiam Canyon Sd 129j · Mill City, OR
A Santiam Canyon Sd 129j elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 198, Mill City, OR 97360
- Math 27% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santiam Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Santiam 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average592/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,912
Median home value
$281,100
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 2,111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $4,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santiam Elementary School is listed in Santiam Canyon SD 129J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santiam Elementary School
Santiam Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mill City, OR, part of Santiam Canyon Sd 129j, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santiam Elementary School
What grades does Santiam Elementary School serve?
Santiam Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Santiam Elementary School?
Santiam Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santiam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santiam Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santiam Elementary School rank in OR?
Santiam Elementary School ranks #1,172 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Santiam Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santiam Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Santiam Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santiam Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Santiam Elementary School a charter school?
No, Santiam Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santiam Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Santiam Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santiam Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Santiam 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
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (503) 897-2368
- Area population (ZIP 97360)
- 2,362
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 97360; 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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