Serving 177 students in grades 3-5, West Hills Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)6%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)22%
22%
Black
(15-16)n/a
2%
White
(15-16)67%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)1%
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OR state average).
How many students attend West Hills Intermediate?
177 students attend West Hills Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West Hills Intermediate students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hills Intermediate?
West Hills Intermediate has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Hills Intermediate offer ?
West Hills Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is West Hills Intermediate part of?
West Hills Intermediate is part of Pendleton School District 16.
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