Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sams Valley 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sams Valley Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sams Valley 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 Sams Valley Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#759 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
83%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sams Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sams Valley Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sams Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sams Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Table Rock Elementary School, White Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sams Valley Elementary School?
228 students attend Sams Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sams Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sams Valley Elementary School?
Sams Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sams Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sams Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sams Valley Elementary School part of?
Sams Valley Elementary School is part of Central Point SD 6 School District.
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