Desert View Elementary School

Summary:

Desert View Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hermiston, Oregon, serving 397 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hermiston School District 8, which is ranked 47 out of 140 districts in the state.

Desert View Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools, with a current ranking of 142 out of 710 schools. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.3% of 5th-grade students at Desert View were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.5% in the district and 46.9% statewide. In Mathematics, 54.2% of 3rd-grade students at Desert View were proficient or better, compared to 39.7% in the district and 39.9% statewide. Desert View also excels in serving its diverse student population, with high rankings for Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

While Desert View Elementary outperforms the Hermiston School District and the state of Oregon, the nearby schools within the same district show more varied performance. Schools like Loma Vista Elementary and Highland Hills Elementary have lower rankings and test scores compared to Desert View, suggesting that Desert View may have unique factors contributing to its success. Additionally, despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Desert View's performance for Low Socioeconomic Status students is exceptional, ranking among the top 10% of Oregon elementary schools. However, there is still room for improvement, particularly in the performance of English Language Learner and Special Education students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1225 SW 9th
       Hermiston, OR  97838-2147


(541) 667-6900

District: Hermiston School District 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,219 Help


Students who attend Desert View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandstone Middle School
High:    Hermiston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.3%
Hispanic:
45.8%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.1% Help


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Compare Details Desert View Elementary School ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.63. (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: White (46.3%), Hispanic (45.8%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert View Elementary School is $18,219, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert View Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert View Elementary School 142nd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Desert View Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hermiston School District 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermiston School District 8 47th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert View Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.30 78th 586 86.7%
2005 72.82 133rd 629 78.9%
2006 76.81 85th 636 86.6%
2007 69.10 172nd 652 73.6%
2008 69.39 168th 655 74.4%
2009 65.33 222nd 665 66.6%
2010 56.42 320th 674 52.5%
2011 68.00 191st 695 72.5%
2012 59.77 279th 730 61.8%
2013 57.94 300th 707 57.6%
2014 65.02 233rd 695 66.5%
2015 67.15 195th 706 72.4%
2016 82.23 96th 697 86.2%
2017 82.07 98th 701 86.0%
2018 77.73 123rd 709 82.7%
2019 67.71 193rd 705 72.6%
2022 59.21 241st 706 65.9%
2023 78.07 123rd 706 82.6%
2024 75.63 142nd 710 80.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.35 22nd 179 87.7%
2019 61.07 22nd 97 77.3%
2022 52.80 21st 80 73.8%
2023 50.30 35th 87 59.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.65 237th 481 50.7%
2019 45.89 136th 303 55.1%
2022 67.95 44th 215 79.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.51 54th 640 91.6%
2019 59.69 188th 597 68.5%
2022 59.57 239th 703 66.0%
2023 92.26 19th 595 96.8%
2024 78.23 42nd 523 92.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.30 110th 681 83.8%
2019 61.39 223rd 621 64.1%
2022 67.07 171st 646 73.5%
2023 73.35 149th 652 77.1%
2024 66.98 175th 658 73.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.39 146th 680 78.5%
2019 61.12 213th 623 65.8%
2022 50.60 287th 654 56.1%
2023 79.74 101st 665 84.8%
2024 78.60 113th 662 82.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.23 33rd 475 93.1%
2019 75.94 55th 364 84.9%
2022 62.18 76th 339 77.6%
2023 81.26 35th 360 90.3%
2024 74.52 41st 365 88.8%
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Rank History for White students at Desert View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.86 72nd 683 89.5%
2019 79.06 124th 662 81.3%
2022 76.69 121st 666 81.8%
2023 87.95 49th 656 92.5%
2024 87.13 61st 670 90.9%
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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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Friday, September 11, 2015

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Enrollment information for Desert View Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 311 4 4 144 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 311 4 4 144 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 321 4 2 159 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 253 6 6 147 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 278 5 8 149 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 254 7 8 142 4 n/a n/a 2 417
2008 251 7 11 155 5 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 235 6 12 171 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 240 8 13 177 2 n/a n/a 1 441
2011 246 6 2 182 2 5 4 0 447
2012 214 2 2 151 1 5 10 0 385
2013 227 3 2 162 3 1 6 0 404
2014 249 3 1 190 3 0 9 0 455
2015 301 7 2 230 4 0 6 0 550
2016 317 4 1 268 2 0 8 0 600
2017 301 6 2 272 4 1 11 0 597
2018 321 5 3 268 5 1 13 0 616
2019 304 4 2 260 6 1 12 0 589
2020 297 2 4 260 3 2 15 0 583
2021 256 0 3 250 3 2 17 0 531
2022 255 0 5 269 2 1 17 0 549
2023 192 1 1 179 0 0 24 0 397
2024 165 1 1 163 0 0 26 0 356

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 Desert View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 464 23.5 19.7 52.6
2003 464 23.5 19.7 52.6
2004 488 24.5 19.9 57
2005 414 21.5 19.3 54.3
2006 443 23.0 19.3 58.9
2007 417 27.0 15.4 57.3
2008 429 23.0 18.7 60.6
2009 426 23.0 18.5 59.2
2010 441 22.0 20.0 60.2
2011 447 22.4 19.9 57.5
2012 385 19.5 19.7 54
2013 404 19.0 21.2 56.9
2014 455 22.0 20.6 62.2
2015 550 26.0 21.1 59.5
2016 600 28.0 21.4 59
2017 597 30.5 19.5 59.8
2018 616 30.0 20.5 60.6
2019 589 30.0 19.6 61.5
2020 583 30.0 19.4 56.8
2021 531 30.0 17.7 57.6
2022 549 30.0 18.3 n/a
2023 397 25.0 15.8 67.5
2024 356 24.6 14.4 67.1

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 Desert View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 464 23.5 19.7 52.6
2003 464 23.5 19.7 52.6
2004 488 24.5 19.9 57
2005 414 21.5 19.3 54.3
2006 443 23.0 19.3 58.9
2007 417 27.0 15.4 57.3
2008 429 23.0 18.7 60.6
2009 426 23.0 18.5 59.2
2010 441 22.0 20.0 60.2
2011 447 22.4 19.9 57.5
2012 385 19.5 19.7 54
2013 404 19.0 21.2 56.9
2014 455 22.0 20.6 62.2
2015 550 26.0 21.1 59.5
2016 600 28.0 21.4 59
2017 597 30.5 19.5 59.8
2018 616 30.0 20.5 60.6
2019 589 30.0 19.6 61.5
2020 583 30.0 19.4 56.8
2021 531 30.0 17.7 57.6
2022 549 30.0 18.3 n/a
2023 397 25.0 15.8 67.5
2024 356 24.6 14.4 67.1

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 Desert View 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 $11,295
2020 n/a n/a $11,860
2021 n/a n/a $13,154
2022 $1,212 (8.2%) $13,624 (91.8%) $14,836
2023 $1,139 (6.3%) $17,080 (93.7%) $18,219

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert View 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 193rd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 706 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desert View Elementary School)53.747.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)48.131.4
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Desert View Elementary School)58.949
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)5232.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Desert View Elementary School)52.553.8
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)45.341.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Desert View Elementary School)49.556.9
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)46.637.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Desert View Elementary School)58.972.2
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)56.249.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Desert View Elementary School)56.856.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)50.334.1
 16.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Desert View Elementary School)42.138.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Hermiston School District 8)33.223.3
 9.9%
   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 Students589397
 32.6%
African American41
 75%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic260179
 31.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White304192
 36.8%
Two or More Races1224
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%67.5%
 6%


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Students who attend Desert View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandstone Middle School
High : Hermiston High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended Desert View Elementary School.

Desert View Elementary School ranks 142nd of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Desert View Elementary School are 46% White, 46% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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