Excellent
#302 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 14% in state
Orondo Elementary and Middle School
Elementary School · Orondo School District · Orondo, WA
An elementary school in Orondo, WA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 ORONDO SCHOOL ROAD, Orondo, WA 98843
- Math 46% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orondo Elementary and Middle School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orondo Elementary and Middle 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 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average448/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,054
Median home value
$646,100
Median rent
$826/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Rumburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 236 | 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.
Orondo School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orondo Elementary and Middle School is listed in Orondo School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orondo Elementary and Middle School
Orondo Elementary and Middle School is a public elementary school in Orondo, WA, part of Orondo School District, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orondo Elementary and Middle School
What grades does Orondo Elementary and Middle School serve?
Orondo Elementary and Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Orondo Elementary and Middle School?
Orondo Elementary and Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orondo Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orondo Elementary and Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orondo Elementary and Middle School rank in WA?
Orondo Elementary and Middle School ranks #302 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Orondo Elementary and Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orondo Elementary and Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Orondo Elementary and Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orondo Elementary and Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orondo Elementary and Middle School a charter school?
No, Orondo Elementary and Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orondo Elementary and Middle School a Title I school?
No, Orondo Elementary and Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orondo Elementary and Middle School?
84.7% of students at Orondo Elementary and Middle 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.6%
- Phone
- (509) 784-1333
- Area population (ZIP 98843)
- 2,492
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98843; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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