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Philomath Elementary School

239 S 16th St
Philomath, OR 97370

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Tel: (541) 929-3253

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Philomath Elementary School serves 298 students in grades 2-5.

Philomath Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in OR
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Philomath Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

298 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Philomath Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Philomath Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OR)

Overall Testing Rank

#130 out of 740 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Philomath Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Philomath Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Philomath Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Philomath Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

11%

25%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Philomath Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

81%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Philomath Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.58

This chart display the diversity score of Philomath Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Philomath Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Philomath School District 17j

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philomath Elementary School's ranking?

Philomath Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).

How many students attend Philomath Elementary School?

298 students attend Philomath Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Philomath Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Philomath Elementary School?

Philomath Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.

What grades does Philomath Elementary School offer ?

Philomath Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Philomath Elementary School part of?

Philomath Elementary School is part of Philomath School District 17j.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education