Excellent
#153 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 12% in state
Tumalo Community School
Elementary School · Redmond Sd 2j · Bend, OR
A Redmond Sd 2j elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19835 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701
- Math 73% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tumalo Community School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
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 Tumalo Community 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bend), 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
$77,969
Median home value
$567,800
Median rent
$1,700/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Three Sisters Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Lava Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Desert Sky MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 171 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Redmond Sd 2j
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tumalo Community School is listed in Redmond SD 2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tumalo Community School
Tumalo Community School is a public elementary school in Bend, OR, part of Redmond Sd 2j, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tumalo Community School
What grades does Tumalo Community School serve?
Tumalo Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tumalo Community School?
Tumalo Community School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumalo Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumalo Community School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tumalo Community School rank in OR?
Tumalo Community School ranks #153 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Tumalo Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tumalo Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Tumalo Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tumalo Community School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tumalo Community School a charter school?
No, Tumalo Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tumalo Community School a Title I school?
No, Tumalo Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tumalo Community School?
47.3% of students at Tumalo Community 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Deschutes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (541) 382-2853
- Area population (ZIP 97701)
- 42,543
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 97701; 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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