Is McKay Creek Elementary School a good school?

McKay Creek Elementary School ranks 251 st of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McKay Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended McKay Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of McKay Creek Elementary School?

Students at McKay Creek Elementary School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of McKay Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McKay Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Sunridge Middle School High : Pendleton High School

McKay Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Located in Pendleton, Oregon, McKay Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 246 students in grades K-5. As part of the Pendleton School District 16, McKay Creek consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to their peers.

McKay Creek's strong performance extends to specific student groups as well, with the school ranking in the top 30% of Oregon elementary schools for its female and White student populations. However, the school faces challenges in supporting its Multi-racial and Special Education students, an area that could benefit from further investigation and support. Notably, despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, McKay Creek's performance for this group is exceptional, ranking in the top 10% of Oregon elementary schools.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Pendleton district, McKay Creek stands out as the top performer, with higher test scores and a better overall rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school's effective teaching and learning practices could serve as a model for other schools in the area, potentially helping to improve educational outcomes across the district.

Detail:

Public K-5

1539 SW 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801-3799

(541) 966-3000

District: Pendleton School District 16

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,713

Students who attend McKay Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sunridge Middle School
High:	Pendleton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McKay Creek Elementary School ranks better than 64.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Pendleton School District 16! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.79. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKay Creek Elementary School is 17.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pendleton School District 16! (See more...)

Compare McKay Creek Elementary School employs 14.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKay Creek Elementary School is $15,713. 2 elementary schools in the Pendleton School District 16 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKay Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McKay Creek Elementary School 251^st of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See McKay Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Pendleton School District 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton School District 16 72^nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McKay Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	76.27	100^th	586	82.9%
2005	57.89	278^th	629	55.8%
2006	67.52	193^rd	636	69.7%
2007	40.61	420^th	652	35.6%
2008	63.44	244^th	655	62.7%
2009	46.01	399^th	665	40.0%
2010	52.03	363^rd	674	46.1%
2011	68.59	189^th	695	72.8%
2012	55.67	326^th	730	55.3%
2013	56.25	318^th	707	55.0%
2014	47.13	386^th	695	44.5%
2015	61.87	229^th	706	67.6%
2016	50.05	333^rd	697	52.2%
2017	52.93	304^th	701	56.6%
2018	43.90	394^th	709	44.4%
2019	51.59	319^th	705	54.8%
2022	61.35	229^th	706	67.6%
2023	63.81	220^th	706	68.8%
2024	58.79	251^st	710	64.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.63	200^th	212	5.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.37	471^st	481	2.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	24.72	544^th	640	15.0%
2019	29.35	471^st	597	21.1%
2022	61.70	226^th	703	67.9%
2023	81.65	58^th	595	90.3%
2024	44.14	278^th	523	46.8%

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Rank History for Female students at McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	39.99	429^th	681	37.0%
2019	45.59	334^th	621	46.2%
2022	72.21	141^st	646	78.2%
2023	71.95	153^rd	652	76.5%
2024	61.05	208^th	658	68.4%

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Rank History for Male students at McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	47.31	349^th	680	48.7%
2019	54.80	249^th	623	60.0%
2022	49.30	304^th	654	53.5%
2023	50.95	285^th	665	57.1%
2024	54.83	254^th	662	61.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.16	176^th	475	62.9%

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Rank History for White students at McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	35.91	468^th	683	31.5%
2019	47.95	340^th	662	48.6%
2022	56.50	261^st	666	60.8%
2023	59.93	253^rd	656	61.4%
2024	59.09	244^th	670	63.6%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McKay Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	326	2	3	1	19	n/a	n/a	0	351
1989	312	0	3	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	328
1990	325	0	2	2	14	n/a	n/a	0	343
1991	323	1	3	2	17	n/a	n/a	0	346
1992	343	1	3	2	17	n/a	n/a	0	366
1993	324	0	2	5	16	n/a	n/a	0	347
1994	342	0	2	9	25	n/a	n/a	0	378
1995	321	3	3	10	31	n/a	n/a	0	368
1996	321	3	3	10	31	n/a	n/a	0	368
1997	259	2	5	3	39	n/a	n/a	0	308
1998	263	2	3	2	33	n/a	n/a	0	303
1999	254	2	7	2	35	n/a	n/a	0	300
2000	232	2	7	3	40	n/a	n/a	0	284
2001	236	0	7	5	41	n/a	n/a	0	289
2002	292	0	4	19	27	n/a	n/a	2	344
2003	292	0	4	19	27	n/a	n/a	2	344
2004	307	1	4	9	38	n/a	n/a	3	362
2005	291	2	3	13	38	n/a	n/a	0	347
2006	305	3	1	13	37	n/a	n/a	0	359
2007	274	2	1	10	42	n/a	n/a	2	331
2008	308	1	2	11	40	n/a	n/a	7	369
2009	291	5	2	12	38	n/a	n/a	15	363
2010	274	1	4	16	38	n/a	n/a	9	342
2011	267	0	3	19	37	1	18	0	345
2012	264	0	4	21	37	0	20	0	346
2013	265	0	3	18	28	0	25	0	339
2014	263	0	2	28	22	1	26	0	342
2015	276	0	3	30	19	0	22	0	350
2016	209	0	3	34	16	0	29	0	291
2017	215	1	2	25	14	0	19	0	276
2018	225	0	0	25	17	0	22	0	289
2019	203	0	2	24	15	0	21	0	265
2020	202	0	2	18	14	0	22	0	258
2021	185	0	3	17	11	0	21	0	237
2022	190	0	3	15	7	0	23	0	238
2023	198	0	3	16	6	0	23	0	246
2024	197	2	2	22	8	0	22	0	253

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKay Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	15.0	23.4	14.5
1989	328	15.0	21.8	10.7
1990	343	15.6	21.9	9.3
1991	346	16.3	21.2	9
1992	366	14.0	26.1	7.1
1993	347	16.0	21.7	9.5
1994	378	17.2	22.0	12.4
1995	368	16.5	22.3	10.6
1996	368	16.5	22.3	10.6
1997	308	13.4	23.0	13
1998	303	13.1	23.1	11.9
1999	300	13.3	22.6	15
2000	284	12.8	22.2	15.5
2001	289	13.5	21.4	18.7
2002	344	12.1	28.4	21.9
2003	344	12.1	28.4	21.9
2004	362	12.7	28.5	26.7
2005	347	16.2	21.4	23.3
2006	359	16.0	22.4	28.1
2007	331	16.1	20.6	25.8
2008	369	14.5	25.4	29.3
2009	363	14.5	25.0	31.9
2010	342	16.0	21.3	30
2011	345	16.5	20.9	34.8
2012	346	15.0	23.0	27.7
2013	339	15.2	22.3	31.3
2014	342	15.2	22.5	38.3
2015	350	15.0	23.3	37.7
2016	291	14.0	20.7	39.5
2017	276	12.5	22.0	31.2
2018	289	13.8	20.9	32.2
2019	265	14.3	18.5	37
2020	258	13.6	18.9	33.7
2021	237	13.4	17.6	n/a
2022	238	14.4	16.5	n/a
2023	246	13.4	18.3	65.4
2024	253	14.6	17.2	64.8

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 McKay Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	15.0	23.4	14.5
1989	328	15.0	21.8	10.7
1990	343	15.6	21.9	9.3
1991	346	16.3	21.2	9
1992	366	14.0	26.1	7.1
1993	347	16.0	21.7	9.5
1994	378	17.2	22.0	12.4
1995	368	16.5	22.3	10.6
1996	368	16.5	22.3	10.6
1997	308	13.4	23.0	13
1998	303	13.1	23.1	11.9
1999	300	13.3	22.6	15
2000	284	12.8	22.2	15.5
2001	289	13.5	21.4	18.7
2002	344	12.1	28.4	21.9
2003	344	12.1	28.4	21.9
2004	362	12.7	28.5	26.7
2005	347	16.2	21.4	23.3
2006	359	16.0	22.4	28.1
2007	331	16.1	20.6	25.8
2008	369	14.5	25.4	29.3
2009	363	14.5	25.0	31.9
2010	342	16.0	21.3	30
2011	345	16.5	20.9	34.8
2012	346	15.0	23.0	27.7
2013	339	15.2	22.3	31.3
2014	342	15.2	22.5	38.3
2015	350	15.0	23.3	37.7
2016	291	14.0	20.7	39.5
2017	276	12.5	22.0	31.2
2018	289	13.8	20.9	32.2
2019	265	14.3	18.5	37
2020	258	13.6	18.9	33.7
2021	237	13.4	17.6	n/a
2022	238	14.4	16.5	n/a
2023	246	13.4	18.3	65.4
2024	253	14.6	17.2	64.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McKay Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$12,574
2020	n/a	n/a	$12,772
2021	n/a	n/a	$14,026
2022	$605 (3.9%)	$15,104 (96.1%)	$15,709
2023	$316 (2.0%)	$15,397 (98.0%)	$15,713

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKay Creek 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 319^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 220^th of 706 Elementary schools	14.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKay Creek Elementary School)	32.2	40.8	8.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton School District 16)	40.6	29.3	11.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKay Creek Elementary School)	44.1	42.9	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pendleton School District 16)	47.1	31	16.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKay Creek Elementary School)	63	38	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton School District 16)	43.2	29.4	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKay Creek Elementary School)	50	42	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton School District 16)	40.3	23.8	16.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McKay Creek Elementary School)	61.5	66.7	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton School District 16)	48.6	45.8	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKay Creek Elementary School)	39.2	45.6	6.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton School District 16)	40.7	32.1	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (McKay Creek Elementary School)	32.7	40.4	7.7%
5th Grade Science (Pendleton School District 16)	32	28.9	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	246	7.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	15	6	60%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	24	16	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	203	198	2.5%
Two or More Races	21	23	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	65.4%	28.5%

Schools Near McKay Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)				OSAS Mathematics (2024)				OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McKay Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	1539 SW 44th St	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 966-3000	253	15	17.2	64.8%	197 (77.9%)	2 (0.8%)	22 (8.7%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)	58.8	251^st of 710 public elementary schools	64.6%		63.8	220^th of 706 public elementary schools	68.8%	31	42.6	49.0	47.9		51.9	50.0	31.3		28.0	$15,713	$317	$15,397
Sherwood Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	3235 SW Nye Ave	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 966-3050	441	28	15.7	65.1%	275 (62.4%)	5 (1.1%)	92 (20.9%)	5 (1.1%)	21 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	41 (9.3%)	21.6	580^th of 710 public elementary schools	18.3%		24.3	554^th of 706 public elementary schools	21.5%	26	27.7	23.2	37.6		26.5	26.5	13.6		14.0	$15,527	$83	$15,444
Pendleton Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	455 SW 13th St	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 966-3300	228	14	16.1	86.0%	152 (66.7%)	6 (2.6%)	33 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.8%)								(n/a)										$18,610	$4,282	$14,328
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	1205 SE Byers Ave	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 966-5552	425	25	16.8	64.5%	208 (48.9%)	5 (1.2%)	80 (18.8%)	2 (0.5%)	94 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.5%)	31.4	480^th of 710 public elementary schools	32.4%		34.8	447^th of 706 public elementary schools	36.7%	33	34.0	36.6	38.2		33.0	28.4	12.5		23.6	$16,662	$85	$16,576
Pilot Rock Elementary School	Public	K-6	200 Vern McGowan Dr	Pilot Rock	97868	Umatilla County	Pilot Rock School District 2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 443-2361	139	7	21.3	66.2%	106 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (15.1%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	33.8	458^th of 710 public elementary schools	35.5%		41.7	386^th of 706 public elementary schools	45.3%	72	27.3	27.8	26.9	37.0	22.7	27.8		40.7		$18,047	$2,877	$15,170
Athena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	375 S 5th St	Athena	97813	Umatilla County	Athena-Weston School District 29RJ	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 566-3581	135	11	12.5	74.1%	97 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.6%)								(n/a)	44.7				34.2					$20,607	$1,728	$18,879

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Schools Near McKay Creek Elementary School