Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 31% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Ridge Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pacific Ridge 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 Pacific Ridge Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#650 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
62%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School is ranked #650 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pacific Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
597 students attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pacific Ridge Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pacific Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pacific Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School is part of Seaside SD 10 School District.
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