Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mari-linn School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mari-Linn Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Lyons, OR, covering an area of approximately 74.6 square miles. Most families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mari-linn School's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
158 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mari-linn 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 Mari-linn School is 0.17, 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
#605 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
27%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mari-linn School's ranking?
Mari-linn School is ranked #605 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mari-linn School?
158 students attend Mari-linn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mari-linn School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mari-linn School?
Mari-linn School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mari-linn School offer ?
Mari-linn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mari-linn School part of?
Mari-linn School is part of North Santiam SD 29j School District.
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