Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Applegate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Applegate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Applegate Elementary School's student population of 106 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Applegate Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Applegate Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Applegate Elementary School's ranking?
Applegate Elementary School is ranked #356 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Applegate Elementary School often compared to?
Applegate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitdale Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Applegate Elementary School?
106 students attend Applegate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Applegate Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Applegate Elementary School?
Applegate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Applegate Elementary School offer ?
Applegate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Applegate Elementary School part of?
Applegate Elementary School is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.
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