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#27 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 2% in state

Willowcreek Elementary School

Elementary School · Vale Sd 84 · Vale, OR

A Vale Sd 84 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2300 9th Ave W, Vale, OR 97918

  • Math 44% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.8% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+20.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$15,278
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Willowcreek Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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

64.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Willowcreek 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,647

Median home value

$240,900

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

1 in Vale SD 84

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–6Not available416Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Vale Sd 84

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Willowcreek Elementary School is listed in Vale SD 84; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Willowcreek Elementary School

Willowcreek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vale, OR, part of Vale Sd 84, serving approximately 77 students in grades 1st-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Willowcreek Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Willowcreek Elementary School is a small rural institution located just outside Vale, Oregon, within the Vale School District 1. The school serves students in grades 1 through 8 1. Its instructional model features combined classrooms for grades 1-2 and 3-4 1. Students in grades 5-8 receive grade-level instruction in Math and Reading, while other subjects such as Science, STEM, Careers, Writing, Physical Education, and Music are taught in combined 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade groupings 1. The school's mission is to prepare students in a caring environment to become problem solvers, informed decision makers, and healthy individuals in a changing global society 1. The Vale School District vision focuses on preparing students in a progressive educational system, while its mission is to support and empower students and staff through education 1. The school office operates from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with school hours running from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm 1.
Sources (1)
  1. wces.vale.k12.or.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Willowcreek Elementary School

What grades does Willowcreek Elementary School serve?

Willowcreek Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Willowcreek Elementary School?

Willowcreek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Willowcreek Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Willowcreek Elementary School rank in OR?

Willowcreek Elementary School ranks #27 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Willowcreek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Willowcreek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Willowcreek Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Willowcreek Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Willowcreek Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Willowcreek Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

64.9% of students at Willowcreek 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
1st – 8th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Malheur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 97918)
4,358
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
41.2
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 97918; 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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