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Public elementary school · Vale Sd 84 · Vale, Oregon

Willowcreek Elementary School

Willowcreek Elementary School rates 9.4, among the strongest elementary schools in Vale Sd 84, where the rated median is 8.1.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.4this school

9.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Vale Sd 84 median is 8.1.

#15 of 1,229 schools in Oregon · Vale Sd 84: 2 elementary schools rated, median 8.1

The brief

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

It ranks 15 of 1,229 schools in Oregon and 1 of 4 in Vale Sd 84.

Willowcreek Elementary School is listed in Vale Sd 84, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math44%12 points above the Oregon average of 32%46 students tested · 2025 OSAS
Reading64%21 points above the Oregon average of 43%47 students tested · 2025 OSAS
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 OSAS; 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.4
50% of the rating
Academics
9.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

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

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 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Willowcreek Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$57,647
Median home value
$240,900
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
14.2%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
42
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #15 of 1,229 schools in OR.

What is Willowcreek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Willowcreek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 facts

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
77
Student-teacher ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Malheur County
Rank in district
#1 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$15,278
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 97918)
4,358
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
41.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.