Deep Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)

14151 Se 242nd
Damascus, OR 97089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deep Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(15-16)
55-59%
43%
(15-16)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
2%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
6%
22%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
2%
White
(15-16)
86%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
6%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OR state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek Elementary School?
272 students attend Deep Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Deep Creek Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deep Creek Elementary School?
Deep Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deep Creek Elementary School offer ?
Deep Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Deep Creek Elementary School part of?
Deep Creek Elementary School is part of Gresham-Barlow School District 10j.

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