Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sandy Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandy Grade School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sandy Grade School is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sandy Grade School often compared to?
Sandy Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelso Elementary School, Oregon Trail Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Sandy Grade School?
354 students attend Sandy Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sandy Grade School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Grade School?
Sandy Grade School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandy Grade School offer ?
Sandy Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sandy Grade School part of?
Sandy Grade School is part of Oregon Trail SD 46 School District.
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