Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcnary Heights 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 15% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McNary Heights Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Umatilla, OR, encompassing approximately 25.8 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcnary Heights Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Mcnary Heights 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 Mcnary Heights Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1111 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
70%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
26%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnary Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Mcnary Heights Elementary School is ranked #1111 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mcnary Heights Elementary School?
642 students attend Mcnary Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mcnary Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcnary Heights Elementary School?
Mcnary Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcnary Heights Elementary School offer ?
Mcnary Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcnary Heights Elementary School part of?
Mcnary Heights Elementary School is part of Umatilla SD 6r School District.
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