Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Marcola Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marcola Elementary School serves the entire district of Marcola, OR, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 116.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marcola Elementary School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marcola Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marcola Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#774 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marcola Elementary School's ranking?
Marcola Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,174 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Marcola Elementary School?
139 students attend Marcola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Marcola Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marcola Elementary School?
Marcola Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marcola Elementary School offer ?
Marcola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marcola Elementary School part of?
Marcola Elementary School is part of Marcola SD 79j School District.
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