Serving 477 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Damascus Middle School serves the southwest part of Damascus, OR, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's student population of 477 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, we prepare, challenge, and support students for participation in society as safe, respectful, and responsible, lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's ranking?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is ranked #154 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
477 students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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