Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Big Muddy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Muddy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Muddy Elementary School's student population of 17 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Big Muddy Elementary School is 0.21, 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)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
25%
Black
12%
2%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Big Muddy Elementary School?
17 students attend Big Muddy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Big Muddy Elementary School students are White, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Muddy Elementary School?
Big Muddy Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Muddy Elementary School offer ?
Big Muddy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Big Muddy Elementary School part of?
Big Muddy Elementary School is part of Jefferson County SD 509j School District.
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