Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nellie Muir 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 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nellie Muir Elementary School serves a central area in Woodburn, OR, covering approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nellie Muir Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our promise is to engage, inspire, and prepare each student to learn, lead, and contribute towards an equitable community.
School Rankings
Nellie Muir 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 Nellie Muir Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1083 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-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 Nellie Muir Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie Muir Elementary School is ranked #1083 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Nellie Muir Elementary School often compared to?
Nellie Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Nellie Muir Elementary School?
523 students attend Nellie Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nellie Muir Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nellie Muir Elementary School?
Nellie Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nellie Muir Elementary School offer ?
Nellie Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nellie Muir Elementary School part of?
Nellie Muir Elementary School is part of Woodburn SD 103 School District.
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