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#614 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 50% in state
South Prairie Elementary School
Elementary School · Tillamook Sd 9 · Tillamook, OR
A Tillamook Sd 9 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6855 S Prairie Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141
- Math 39% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Prairie Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 28 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
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 South Prairie 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,757/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tillamook), 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
$66,081
Median home value
$376,200
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillamook Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Pacific Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.5 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tillamook Sd 9
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Prairie Elementary School is listed in Tillamook SD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Prairie Elementary School
South Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tillamook, OR, part of Tillamook Sd 9, serving approximately 271 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Prairie Elementary School
What grades does South Prairie Elementary School serve?
South Prairie Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend South Prairie Elementary School?
South Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Prairie Elementary School rank in OR?
South Prairie Elementary School ranks #614 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is South Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Prairie Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Prairie Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Prairie Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Prairie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Prairie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Prairie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Prairie Elementary School?
67.2% of students at South Prairie 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tillamook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (503) 842-8401
- Area population (ZIP 97141)
- 12,734
- Area median age
- 45
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 97141; 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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