Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nellie Muir 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 16% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nellie Muir Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nellie Muir Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie Muir Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1078 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
92%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
6%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nellie Muir Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie Muir Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 1,196 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Nellie Muir Elementary School?
495 students attend Nellie Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nellie Muir Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie Muir Elementary School?
Nellie Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nellie Muir Elementary School offer ?
Nellie Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nellie Muir Elementary School part of?
Nellie Muir Elementary School is part of Woodburn SD 103 School District.
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