Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
76%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School often compared to?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
420 students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School offer ?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School part of?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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