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#949 of 1,226 schools in OR

Spray School

School · Spray Sd 1 · Spray, OR

A school in Spray, OR where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 230, Spray, OR 97874

  • Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.3% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness2.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$32,477
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Spray School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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

25%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Spray 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,214

Median home value

$299,100

Median rent

$843/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97874; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Spray Sd 1

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$32,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spray School is listed in Spray SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spray School

Spray School is a public school in Spray, OR, part of Spray Sd 1, serving approximately 60 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spray School

What grades does Spray School serve?

Spray School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Spray School?

Spray School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spray School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spray School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spray School rank in OR?

Spray School ranks #949 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Spray School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spray School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Spray School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spray School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Spray School a charter school?

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

Is Spray School a Title I school?

No, Spray School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spray School?

25.0% of students at Spray 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 – 12th
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wheeler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 97874)
351
Area median age
56
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 97874; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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