South Wasco County Elementary School

South Wasco County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maupin, OR, part of the South Wasco County SD 1. The school serves approximately 84 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 87.1th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math, 7 points below the state average and 37% in reading/language arts, 6 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $62,422, where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 84 students, South Wasco County Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, South Wasco County Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.