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#466 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 38% in state

Silver Crest Elementary School

Elementary School · Silver Falls Sd 4j · Silverton, OR

A Silver Falls Sd 4j elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

365 Loar Rd SE, Silverton, OR 97381

  • Math 34% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.8% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.3% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$16,108
Chronic Absenteeism56.8%

Students at Silver Crest Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Silver Crest 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average519/100K

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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

$84,077

Median home value

$497,700

Median rent

$1,491/mo

College educated

31.3%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victor Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5K–84.4 mi212Compare →
Bethany Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–8Not available136Compare →
Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6K–8Not available78Compare →
Pratum Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–8Not available67Compare →

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.

Silver Falls Sd 4j

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#8 of 13
District spending per student
$16,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Silver Crest Elementary School is listed in Silver Falls SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silver Crest Elementary School

Silver Crest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Silverton, OR, part of Silver Falls Sd 4j, serving approximately 132 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Crest Elementary School

What grades does Silver Crest Elementary School serve?

Silver Crest Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Silver Crest Elementary School?

Silver Crest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Crest Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Crest Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Crest Elementary School rank in OR?

Silver Crest Elementary School ranks #466 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Silver Crest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Crest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Silver Crest Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Crest Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Silver Crest Elementary School a charter school?

No, Silver Crest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Crest Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Silver Crest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Crest Elementary School?

38.6% of students at Silver Crest 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 – 8th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.8%
Area population (ZIP 97381)
15,404
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
40.4
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 97381; 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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