Very Good
#298 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 24% in state
South Columbia Family School
Elementary School · Scappoose Sd 1j · Scappoose, OR
A Scappoose Sd 1j charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33589 High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056
- Math 48% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Columbia Family School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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).
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Where South Columbia Family 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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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
$95,351
Median home value
$437,500
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–3 | 0.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Columbia County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Scappoose Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Mcbride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 467 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scappoose Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Columbia Family School is listed in Scappoose SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Columbia Family School
South Columbia Family School is a public elementary school in Scappoose, OR, part of Scappoose Sd 1j, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Columbia Family School
What grades does South Columbia Family School serve?
South Columbia Family School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Columbia Family School?
South Columbia Family School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Columbia Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Columbia Family School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Columbia Family School rank in OR?
South Columbia Family School ranks #298 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is South Columbia Family School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Columbia Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 South Columbia Family School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Columbia Family School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Columbia Family School a charter school?
Yes, South Columbia Family School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Columbia Family School a Title I school?
No, South Columbia Family School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (503) 366-9009
- Area population (ZIP 97056)
- 12,794
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 97056; 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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