Carus School

14412 S Carus Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Carus School serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Carus School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in OR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carus School's student population of 379 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
379 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Carus School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carus 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
75%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carus School's ranking?
Carus School is ranked #498 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Carus School?
379 students attend Carus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Carus School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carus School?
Carus School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carus School offer ?
Carus School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carus School part of?
Carus School is part of Canby SD 86 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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