Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tangent 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tangent Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Tangent, OR, covering an area of approximately 40.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tangent Elementary School's student population of 123 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
123 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Tangent 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 Tangent Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#948 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tangent Elementary School's ranking?
Tangent Elementary School is ranked #948 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Tangent Elementary School?
123 students attend Tangent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tangent Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tangent Elementary School?
Tangent Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tangent Elementary School offer ?
Tangent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tangent Elementary School part of?
Tangent Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
An excellent school, picturesque views, clean air. Awesome playground. The staff are impeccable, and the town is quaint and pleasant. The kind of place where your kids can ride their horse to school.
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