Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
Tel:
(503)658-3171
- Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School serves 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 37%.
School Overview
- Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's student population of 434 students has grown by 161% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 122% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 434 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #231 out of 1,194 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 86% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is Springwater Trail High School (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Boring Middle School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
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(503)668-9393 1.9 6-8 400 - Sandy Naas Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 370 students
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Sandy, OR 97055
(503)668-4454 1.9 K-5 370 - Clackamas Verne A Duncan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 575 students
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(503)353-3270 3.5 K-5 575 - Happy Valley Scouters Mountain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 532 students
3.9 miles
10811 Se 172nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503)353-3250 3.9 K-5 532 - Damascus Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 341 students
4.0 miles
15600 Se 232nd Dr
Damascus, OR 97089
(503)427-0803 4.0 K-8 341
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