Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Weddle 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weddle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Weddle Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weddle 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 Weddle Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1177 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
59%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
27%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weddle Elementary School's ranking?
Weddle Elementary School is ranked #1177 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Weddle Elementary School often compared to?
Weddle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claggett Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Weddle Elementary School?
347 students attend Weddle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Weddle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weddle Elementary School?
Weddle Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Weddle Elementary School offer ?
Weddle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Weddle Elementary School part of?
Weddle Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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