Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 21% 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: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is 0.36, 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
#172 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's ranking?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is ranked #172 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School often compared to?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
450 students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School offer ?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School part of?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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