Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tumalo Community 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tumalo Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tumalo Community School's student population of 256 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tumalo Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tumalo Community School is 0.33, 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
#117 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
81%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tumalo Community School's ranking?
Tumalo Community School is ranked #117 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Tumalo Community School?
256 students attend Tumalo Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tumalo Community School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumalo Community School?
Tumalo Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tumalo Community School offer ?
Tumalo Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tumalo Community School part of?
Tumalo Community School is part of Redmond SD 2j School District.
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