Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-1, May Roberts Primary 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 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: May Roberts Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Ontario, OR, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 2.5 square miles. Families living in this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
May Roberts Primary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At May Roberts Primary, we believe in nurturing every student’s potential through our core values of aspiration, perspiration, and inspiration.
School Rankings
May Roberts Primary 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 May Roberts Primary School is 0.49, 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
#925 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
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 May Roberts Primary School's ranking?
May Roberts Primary School is ranked #925 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are May Roberts Primary School often compared to?
May Roberts Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Four Rivers Community School, Aiken Elementary School, Alameda Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend May Roberts Primary School?
302 students attend May Roberts Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of May Roberts Primary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of May Roberts Primary School?
May Roberts Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does May Roberts Primary School offer ?
May Roberts Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is May Roberts Primary School part of?
May Roberts Primary School is part of Ontario SD 8c School District.
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