Ferguson Elementary School vs. Peterson Elementary School
Should you attend Ferguson Elementary School or Peterson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ferguson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ferguson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Peterson 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 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
539 students
606 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#652 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
72
Grade 1 Students
79
106
Grade 2 Students
67
85
Grade 3 Students
75
80
Grade 4 Students
80
81
Grade 5 Students
82
76
Grade 6 Students
73
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
26%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
64%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
