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#1098 of 1,226 schools in OR

West Sutherlin Intermediate

Elementary School · Sutherlin Sd 130 · Sutherlin, OR

A Sutherlin Sd 130 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

531 N Comstock Rd, Sutherlin, OR 97479

  • Math 20% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.6% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$14,926
Chronic Absenteeism38.1%

Students at West Sutherlin Intermediate score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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

63.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Sutherlin Intermediate 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,979/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sutherlin), 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

$56,493

Median home value

$281,500

Median rent

$1,207/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oakland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–43.0 mi238Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sutherlin Sd 130

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$14,926NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Sutherlin Intermediate is listed in Sutherlin SD 130; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Sutherlin Intermediate

West Sutherlin Intermediate is a public elementary school in Sutherlin, OR, part of Sutherlin Sd 130, serving approximately 310 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,098 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Sutherlin Intermediate

What grades does West Sutherlin Intermediate serve?

West Sutherlin Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend West Sutherlin Intermediate?

West Sutherlin Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sutherlin Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at West Sutherlin Intermediate is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Sutherlin Intermediate rank in OR?

West Sutherlin Intermediate ranks #1,098 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is West Sutherlin Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

West Sutherlin Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Sutherlin Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Sutherlin Intermediate has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Sutherlin Intermediate a charter school?

No, West Sutherlin Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Sutherlin Intermediate a Title I school?

No, West Sutherlin Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Sutherlin Intermediate?

63.9% of students at West Sutherlin Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.1%
Area population (ZIP 97479)
10,479
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
43.4
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 97479; 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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