Helman Elementary School vs. John Muir Outdoor School
Should I attend Helman Elementary School or John Muir Outdoor School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Helman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Student Attention
John Muir Outdoor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John Muir Outdoor School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
278 students
174 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
26
Grade 1 Students
41
13
Grade 2 Students
32
15
Grade 3 Students
65
16
Grade 4 Students
61
17
Grade 5 Students
43
26
Grade 6 Students
-
19
Grade 7 Students
-
21
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
74%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
