Salem Heights Elementary School vs. Candalaria Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salem Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Candalaria 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 60-64% (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 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
273 students
299 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
33
Grade 1 Students
27
43
Grade 2 Students
40
55
Grade 3 Students
55
54
Grade 4 Students
49
52
Grade 5 Students
54
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
19%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
63%
70%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%