Below Average
#995 of 1,226 schools in OR
Sue Buel Elementary
Elementary School · Mcminnville Sd 40 · Mcminnville, OR
A Mcminnville Sd 40 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1985 SE Davis St, Mcminnville, OR 97128
- Math 28% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sue Buel Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sue Buel Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,661/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcminnville), 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
$72,055
Median home value
$419,200
Median rent
$1,295/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97128; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcminnville Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Willamette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Newby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mcminnville Sd 40
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sue Buel Elementary is listed in McMinnville SD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sue Buel Elementary
Sue Buel Elementary is a public elementary school in Mcminnville, OR, part of Mcminnville Sd 40, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #995 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sue Buel Elementary
What grades does Sue Buel Elementary serve?
Sue Buel Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sue Buel Elementary?
Sue Buel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sue Buel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sue Buel Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sue Buel Elementary rank in OR?
Sue Buel Elementary ranks #995 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sue Buel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sue Buel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Sue Buel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sue Buel Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sue Buel Elementary a charter school?
No, Sue Buel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sue Buel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sue Buel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sue Buel Elementary?
57.7% of students at Sue Buel Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yamhill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (503) 565-5500
- Area population (ZIP 97128)
- 38,625
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 97128; 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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