South Shore Elementary School

Summary:

South Shore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, Oregon, serving 334 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Greater Albany Public School District 8J, which is ranked 67 out of 140 districts in the state.

Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student, South Shore Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.1% of 3rd graders, 23.6% of 4th graders, and 41.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 41.3%, 38.2%, and 47.3%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is also below the district and state levels, and it has been ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools for the past several years, earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing South Shore Elementary to nearby schools within the same district, such as North Albany Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School, it becomes evident that South Shore is underperforming. These nearby schools have significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the varying performance across different student subgroups at South Shore Elementary suggest that factors such as socioeconomic status, English language proficiency, and special education needs may be playing a significant role in the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public K-5

 910 Bain St SE
       Albany, OR  97322-5218


(541) 967-4604

District: Greater Albany Public School District 8J

SchoolDigger Rank:
477th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,216 Help


Students who attend South Shore Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Albany Middle School
High:    South Albany High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.3%
White:
22.9%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Shore Elementary School ranks worse than 67.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.3%), White (22.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Shore Elementary School is $8,216. 11 elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Shore Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Shore Elementary School 477th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See South Shore Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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White students:


Greater Albany Public School District 8J:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Albany Public School District 8J 67th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Shore Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Shore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.31 364th 586 37.9%
2005 31.68 488th 629 22.4%
2006 45.10 423rd 636 33.5%
2007 34.32 472nd 652 27.6%
2008 41.23 440th 655 32.8%
2009 40.65 444th 665 33.2%
2010 31.46 519th 674 23.0%
2011 23.40 609th 695 12.4%
2012 13.71 682nd 730 6.6%
2013 12.90 654th 707 7.5%
2014 4.67 682nd 695 1.9%
2015 6.88 696th 706 1.4%
2016 11.90 652nd 697 6.5%
2017 18.68 608th 701 13.3%
2018 23.63 583rd 709 17.8%
2019 16.18 626th 705 11.2%
2022 20.41 587th 706 16.9%
2023 17.86 608th 706 13.9%
2024 31.57 477th 710 32.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Shore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.72 170th 179 5.0%
2024 60.19 16th 97 83.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Shore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.03 222nd 481 53.8%
2019 27.85 235th 303 22.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.12 574th 640 10.3%
2019 29.85 468th 597 21.6%
2022 20.48 584th 703 16.9%
2023 26.16 464th 595 22.0%
2024 46.31 251st 523 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at South Shore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.00 501st 681 26.4%
2019 26.25 495th 621 20.3%
2022 34.00 422nd 646 34.7%
2023 28.38 479th 652 26.5%
2024 39.24 382nd 658 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Shore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.14 569th 680 16.3%
2019 12.97 576th 623 7.5%
2022 16.49 591st 654 9.6%
2023 12.27 618th 665 7.1%
2024 26.87 502nd 662 24.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Shore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.67 372nd 475 21.7%
2019 26.51 295th 364 19.0%
2022 30.35 250th 339 26.3%
2023 28.74 283rd 360 21.4%
2024 50.23 138th 365 62.2%
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Rank History for White students at South Shore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.55 77th 683 88.7%
2019 47.40 345th 662 47.9%
2022 36.07 432nd 666 35.1%
2024 50.01 306th 670 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Open Quote I think the teachers and staff at south shore are wonderful and dedicated to our students. The dual immersion program is amazing, and my daughter has benefited greatly from it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Shore Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 1 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 273
1989 224 1 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1990 241 0 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1991 212 1 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 231
1992 228 1 9 10 5 n/a n/a 0 253
1993 250 3 6 18 4 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 252 2 5 26 5 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 288 3 11 20 6 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 288 3 11 20 6 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 272 6 5 27 9 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 310 3 6 13 15 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 379 5 10 24 17 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 401 4 12 33 11 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 352 2 7 22 7 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 282 7 5 38 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 282 7 5 38 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 320 6 6 46 7 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 356 5 5 53 4 n/a n/a 1 424
2006 346 6 3 51 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 337 7 5 57 5 n/a n/a 14 425
2008 322 6 9 76 3 n/a n/a 15 431
2009 316 11 7 86 6 n/a n/a 17 443
2010 201 7 3 143 1 n/a n/a 17 372
2011 175 4 1 158 2 0 18 0 358
2012 181 4 1 164 3 0 26 0 379
2013 213 3 0 214 3 0 26 0 459
2014 210 4 1 214 6 1 20 0 456
2015 179 2 1 272 3 1 16 0 474
2016 137 3 0 267 2 1 17 0 427
2017 115 1 1 279 0 2 14 0 412
2018 121 1 1 277 0 0 17 0 417
2019 136 2 0 260 7 0 24 0 429
2020 121 2 0 252 10 0 22 0 407
2021 86 2 0 231 9 0 19 0 347
2022 86 0 0 205 4 1 21 0 317
2023 76 0 1 227 6 2 22 0 334
2024 75 0 1 224 3 4 21 0 328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Shore Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 273 14.0 19.5 21.6
1989 241 12.0 20.0 14.5
1990 255 12.5 20.4 16.5
1991 231 12.0 19.2 20.8
1992 253 10.5 24.0 31.6
1993 281 14.8 19.0 32.7
1994 290 14.9 19.5 35.9
1995 328 14.5 22.6 27.7
1996 328 14.5 22.6 27.7
1997 319 12.6 25.3 25.7
1998 347 16.0 21.7 21.3
1999 435 19.6 22.2 31.7
2000 461 22.2 20.8 31.7
2001 390 18.9 20.6 34.4
2002 333 14.5 23.0 38.1
2003 333 14.5 23.0 38.1
2004 385 17.8 21.6 43.6
2005 424 20.1 21.1 50.6
2006 410 20.0 20.5 43.4
2007 425 1.8 236.1 44.8
2008 431 19.6 22.0 56.3
2009 443 20.7 21.4 60.8
2010 372 21.2 17.5 82.3
2011 358 20.3 17.6 77.1
2012 379 20.0 18.9 76.3
2013 459 21.7 21.0 76.3
2014 456 23.2 19.5 75.2
2015 474 24.0 19.7 69.6
2016 427 24.0 17.7 73.3
2017 412 25.0 16.4 73.5
2018 417 25.0 16.6 62.4
2019 429 24.0 17.8 62.5
2020 407 23.0 17.6 62.7
2021 347 24.0 14.4 n/a
2022 317 23.0 13.7 n/a
2023 334 17.0 19.6 70.4
2024 328 0.0 n/a 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Shore Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 273 14.0 19.5 21.6
1989 241 12.0 20.0 14.5
1990 255 12.5 20.4 16.5
1991 231 12.0 19.2 20.8
1992 253 10.5 24.0 31.6
1993 281 14.8 19.0 32.7
1994 290 14.9 19.5 35.9
1995 328 14.5 22.6 27.7
1996 328 14.5 22.6 27.7
1997 319 12.6 25.3 25.7
1998 347 16.0 21.7 21.3
1999 435 19.6 22.2 31.7
2000 461 22.2 20.8 31.7
2001 390 18.9 20.6 34.4
2002 333 14.5 23.0 38.1
2003 333 14.5 23.0 38.1
2004 385 17.8 21.6 43.6
2005 424 20.1 21.1 50.6
2006 410 20.0 20.5 43.4
2007 425 1.8 236.1 44.8
2008 431 19.6 22.0 56.3
2009 443 20.7 21.4 60.8
2010 372 21.2 17.5 82.3
2011 358 20.3 17.6 77.1
2012 379 20.0 18.9 76.3
2013 459 21.7 21.0 76.3
2014 456 23.2 19.5 75.2
2015 474 24.0 19.7 69.6
2016 427 24.0 17.7 73.3
2017 412 25.0 16.4 73.5
2018 417 25.0 16.6 62.4
2019 429 24.0 17.8 62.5
2020 407 23.0 17.6 62.7
2021 347 24.0 14.4 n/a
2022 317 23.0 13.7 n/a
2023 334 17.0 19.6 70.4
2024 328 0.0 n/a 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Shore Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,439
2020 n/a n/a $13,780
2021 n/a n/a $17,052
2022 $3,326 (16.0%) $17,410 (84.0%) $20,735
2023 $633 (7.7%) $7,583 (92.3%) $8,216

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Shore Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 626th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 608th of 706 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Elementary School)24.618.4
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)42.835.7
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Shore Elementary School)16.916.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)42.732.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Elementary School)25.432.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)46.845.2
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Elementary School)17.926.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)43.940.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Elementary School)43.524.1
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)55.546.5
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Elementary School)30.416.7
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)4035.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (South Shore Elementary School)21.716.7
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)32.129.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429334
 22.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian01
Hispanic260227
 12.7%
Pacific Islander02
White13676
 44.1%
Two or More Races2422
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%70.4%
 7.9%


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Students who attend South Shore Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Albany Middle School
High : South Albany High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended South Shore Elementary School.

Students at South Shore Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 23% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

South Shore Elementary School ranks 477th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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