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#1167 of 1,226 schools in OR
Takena Elementary School
Elementary School · Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Albany, OR
A Greater Albany Public Sd 8j elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1210 12th Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321
- Math 42% proficient (2014)
- Reading 52% proficient (2014)
Academics
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Students at Takena Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2011, to 47% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Takena 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$95,687
Median home value
$442,400
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Montessori Sundborn Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K | 1.4 mi | 65 | 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.
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #19 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Takena Elementary School is listed in Greater Albany Public SD 8J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Takena Elementary School
Takena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, OR, part of Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, serving approximately 122 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,167 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Takena Elementary School
What grades does Takena Elementary School serve?
Takena Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Takena Elementary School?
Takena Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
How does Takena Elementary School rank in OR?
Takena Elementary School ranks #1,167 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Takena Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Takena Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Takena Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Takena Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Takena Elementary School a charter school?
No, Takena Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Takena Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Takena Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Takena Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Takena 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 122
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.3%
- Phone
- (541) 967-4613
- Area population (ZIP 97321)
- 30,996
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 97321; 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, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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