Very Good
#278 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 23% in state
Sisters Elementary School
Elementary School · Sisters Sd 6 · Sisters, OR
A Sisters Sd 6 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
611 E Cascade, Sisters, OR 97759
- Math 43% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sisters Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sisters 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Average267/100K
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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
$100,848
Median home value
$695,400
Median rent
$1,402/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sisters Sd 6
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sisters Elementary School is listed in Sisters SD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sisters Elementary School
Sisters Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sisters, OR, part of Sisters Sd 6, serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sisters Elementary School
What grades does Sisters Elementary School serve?
Sisters Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sisters Elementary School?
Sisters Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisters Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sisters Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sisters Elementary School rank in OR?
Sisters Elementary School ranks #278 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sisters Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sisters Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sisters Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sisters Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sisters Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sisters Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sisters Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sisters Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sisters Elementary School?
42.6% of students at Sisters 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Deschutes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (541) 549-8981
- Area population (ZIP 97759)
- 7,500
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 97759; 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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