Mckay Creek Elementary School

1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckay 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckay Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mckay Creek Elementary School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Mckay Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckay Creek Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#348 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
45-49%
31%
45-49%
44%
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
78%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckay Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mckay Creek Elementary School is ranked #348 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mckay Creek Elementary School?
253 students attend Mckay Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mckay Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckay Creek Elementary School?
Mckay Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckay Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mckay Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckay Creek Elementary School part of?
Mckay Creek Elementary School is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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