Excellent
#242 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 20% in state
West Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Hermiston Sd 8 · Hermiston, OR
A Hermiston Sd 8 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
555 SW 7th St, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Math 38% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Park Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Park 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermiston), 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
$76,032
Median home value
$274,400
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97838; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Rocky Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Sunset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Hermiston Christian Center & SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 70 | 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.
Hermiston Sd 8
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Park Elementary School is listed in Hermiston SD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Park Elementary School
West Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hermiston, OR, part of Hermiston Sd 8, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Park Elementary School
What grades does West Park Elementary School serve?
West Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West Park Elementary School?
West Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Park Elementary School rank in OR?
West Park Elementary School ranks #242 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is West Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 West Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Park Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Park Elementary School?
67.1% of students at West Park 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Umatilla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (541) 667-6800
- Area population (ZIP 97838)
- 27,979
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 97838; 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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