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#536 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 44% in state

Whitworth Elementary School

Elementary School · Dallas Sd 2 · Dallas, OR

A Dallas Sd 2 elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.

1151 SE Miller Ave, Dallas, OR 97338

  • Math 28% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.1% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$14,455
Chronic Absenteeism45.8%

Students at Whitworth Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Whitworth 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,378/100K

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

$73,345

Median home value

$388,100

Median rent

$1,197/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97338; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–80.6 mi153Compare →
Dallas Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–111.4 mi258Compare →
Luckiamute Valley Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–8Not available232Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Dallas Sd 2

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$14,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whitworth Elementary School is listed in Dallas SD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitworth Elementary School

Whitworth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dallas, OR, part of Dallas Sd 2, serving approximately 360 students in grades 4th-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitworth Elementary School

What grades does Whitworth Elementary School serve?

Whitworth Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Whitworth Elementary School?

Whitworth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitworth Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitworth Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitworth Elementary School rank in OR?

Whitworth Elementary School ranks #536 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Whitworth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitworth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Whitworth Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitworth Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Whitworth Elementary School a charter school?

No, Whitworth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Whitworth Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Whitworth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitworth Elementary School?

68.3% of students at Whitworth 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.8%
Area population (ZIP 97338)
22,977
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
42.4
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 97338; 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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