Sandy Grade School

Summary:

Sandy Grade School is an elementary school located in Sandy, Oregon, serving 335 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Oregon Trail School District 46, which is ranked 11th out of 140 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sandy Grade School has shown a mixed performance in state assessments, with its 5th-grade students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, but its 3rd and 4th-grade students performing below the state average in both subjects. The school's Hispanic students have consistently outperformed the state average, while its special education students have struggled. The school's overall ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 132nd out of 709 Oregon elementary schools to 626th out of 695 schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Sandy Grade School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the other schools in the Oregon Trail School District 46, such as Naas Elementary School and Firwood Elementary School. However, the charter school within the district, Oregon Trail Academy, has consistently outperformed Sandy Grade School and the other district schools. Nearby schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District and Estacada School District have shown a wider range of performance, with some schools outperforming Sandy Grade School and others underperforming.


Detail:

Public K-5

 38955 Pleasant St
       Sandy, OR  97055


(503) 668-8065

District: Oregon Trail School District 46

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,350 Help


Students who attend Sandy Grade School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Ridge Middle School
High:    Sandy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sandy Grade School ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Oregon Trail School District 46. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.33. (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 (67.6%), Hispanic (20.4%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Oregon Trail School District 46. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy Grade School is 16.7, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Oregon Trail School District 46. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Grade School is $15,350. 3 elementary schools in the Oregon Trail School District 46 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandy Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Grade School 197th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Sandy Grade School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Oregon Trail School District 46:

SchoolDigger ranks Oregon Trail School District 46 11th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sandy Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Sandy Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.94 306th 586 47.8%
2005 54.88 317th 629 49.6%
2006 66.75 205th 636 67.8%
2007 41.68 410th 652 37.1%
2008 42.27 432nd 655 34.0%
2009 29.03 534th 665 19.7%
2010 10.11 648th 674 3.9%
2011 34.15 532nd 695 23.5%
2012 42.41 464th 730 36.4%
2013 29.11 554th 707 21.6%
2014 15.32 626th 695 9.9%
2015 40.38 428th 706 39.4%
2016 58.84 264th 697 62.1%
2017 70.37 181st 701 74.2%
2018 76.55 132nd 709 81.4%
2019 65.54 209th 705 70.4%
2022 32.67 473rd 706 33.0%
2023 65.11 208th 706 70.5%
2024 66.33 197th 710 72.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sandy Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.34 158th 481 67.2%
2019 72.83 45th 303 85.1%
2022 19.94 200th 215 7.0%
2024 27.63 222nd 299 25.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.21 28th 640 95.6%
2019 68.56 126th 597 78.9%
2022 32.85 469th 703 33.3%
2023 55.34 231st 595 61.2%
2024 71.32 70th 523 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandy Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.11 106th 681 84.4%
2019 67.94 171st 621 72.5%
2022 39.90 368th 646 43.0%
2023 60.40 218th 652 66.6%
2024 67.15 173rd 658 73.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandy Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.25 164th 680 75.9%
2019 60.15 217th 623 65.2%
2022 25.70 511th 654 21.9%
2023 66.96 184th 665 72.3%
2024 61.44 207th 662 68.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sandy Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.30 72nd 475 84.8%
2019 75.34 58th 364 84.1%
2022 29.26 256th 339 24.5%
2023 70.03 51st 360 85.8%
2024 84.30 24th 365 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sandy Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.78 142nd 683 79.2%
2019 60.58 241st 662 63.6%
2022 32.56 467th 666 29.9%
2023 63.68 221st 656 66.3%
2024 54.30 280th 670 58.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Sandy Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 2 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 408 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 442 4 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 461 5 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 495 6 5 14 4 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 490 8 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 454 4 14 21 3 n/a n/a 0 496
1995 337 5 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 337 5 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 348 4 7 20 4 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 353 2 7 14 3 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 355 1 4 25 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2000 320 1 6 21 12 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 328 5 7 24 6 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 371 8 6 31 18 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 371 8 6 31 18 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 272 4 5 41 15 n/a n/a 0 337
2005 239 7 2 67 9 n/a n/a 2 326
2006 270 5 0 67 12 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 287 3 2 73 21 n/a n/a 2 388
2008 289 3 5 75 17 n/a n/a 2 391
2009 293 5 9 63 7 n/a n/a 6 383
2010 283 3 8 64 9 n/a n/a 9 376
2011 236 3 1 70 8 1 12 0 331
2012 230 8 3 68 5 2 13 0 329
2013 235 7 2 67 4 0 14 0 329
2014 234 7 2 55 3 2 13 0 316
2015 245 4 4 56 1 0 15 0 325
2016 248 3 1 58 3 4 17 0 334
2017 263 4 2 52 3 4 14 0 342
2018 278 2 2 50 3 2 17 0 354
2019 285 1 3 47 3 3 22 0 364
2020 289 4 1 46 2 5 23 0 370
2021 267 5 0 57 2 4 34 0 369
2022 252 8 2 58 2 2 30 0 354
2023 236 11 0 55 2 4 27 0 335
2024 229 8 2 69 3 4 24 0 339

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 Sandy Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 23.3 17.8 24.2
1989 419 22.3 18.7 20.3
1990 466 23.4 19.9 23.6
1991 486 24.1 20.1 24.3
1992 524 19.5 26.8 24.6
1993 526 25.0 21.0 26.4
1994 496 25.3 19.6 24.2
1995 363 18.6 19.5 24.8
1996 363 18.6 19.5 24.8
1997 383 15.5 24.7 32.1
1998 379 17.4 21.8 42
1999 386 18.4 21.0 52.3
2000 360 17.9 20.1 54.2
2001 370 16.7 22.2 41.6
2002 434 16.1 27.0 41
2003 434 16.1 27.0 41
2004 337 14.6 23.1 43.9
2005 326 16.3 20.0 48.5
2006 354 15.0 23.6 48
2007 388 20.7 18.7 51
2008 391 20.6 19.0 50.1
2009 383 21.0 18.2 57.8
2010 376 18.2 20.5 59.9
2011 331 14.6 22.6 56.5
2012 329 14.1 23.2 59
2013 329 14.1 23.2 57.4
2014 316 13.7 22.9 56
2015 325 14.0 23.2 54.8
2016 334 16.0 20.8 58.7
2017 342 16.1 21.1 57
2018 354 13.3 26.5 68.6
2019 364 14.2 25.5 66.8
2020 370 15.3 24.1 56.2
2021 369 15.3 24.1 24.1
2022 354 16.3 21.6 n/a
2023 335 18.3 18.2 60.3
2024 339 20.2 16.7 75.5

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 Sandy Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 23.3 17.8 24.2
1989 419 22.3 18.7 20.3
1990 466 23.4 19.9 23.6
1991 486 24.1 20.1 24.3
1992 524 19.5 26.8 24.6
1993 526 25.0 21.0 26.4
1994 496 25.3 19.6 24.2
1995 363 18.6 19.5 24.8
1996 363 18.6 19.5 24.8
1997 383 15.5 24.7 32.1
1998 379 17.4 21.8 42
1999 386 18.4 21.0 52.3
2000 360 17.9 20.1 54.2
2001 370 16.7 22.2 41.6
2002 434 16.1 27.0 41
2003 434 16.1 27.0 41
2004 337 14.6 23.1 43.9
2005 326 16.3 20.0 48.5
2006 354 15.0 23.6 48
2007 388 20.7 18.7 51
2008 391 20.6 19.0 50.1
2009 383 21.0 18.2 57.8
2010 376 18.2 20.5 59.9
2011 331 14.6 22.6 56.5
2012 329 14.1 23.2 59
2013 329 14.1 23.2 57.4
2014 316 13.7 22.9 56
2015 325 14.0 23.2 54.8
2016 334 16.0 20.8 58.7
2017 342 16.1 21.1 57
2018 354 13.3 26.5 68.6
2019 364 14.2 25.5 66.8
2020 370 15.3 24.1 56.2
2021 369 15.3 24.1 24.1
2022 354 16.3 21.6 n/a
2023 335 18.3 18.2 60.3
2024 339 20.2 16.7 75.5

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 Sandy Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,820
2020 n/a n/a $12,147
2021 n/a n/a $13,460
2022 $1,088 (7.4%) $13,707 (92.6%) $14,795
2023 $554 (3.6%) $14,796 (96.4%) $15,350

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Grade 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 209th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 208th of 706 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Grade School)56.650
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail School District 46)58.151.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandy Grade School)58.551.7
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon Trail School District 46)58.957.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Grade School)66.754.5
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail School District 46)58.555
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Grade School)63.345.5
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Trail School District 46)53.550.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Grade School)58.154.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail School District 46)63.956.5
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Grade School)33.940
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Trail School District 46)42.338.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sandy Grade School)33.927.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon Trail School District 46)3832.6
 5.4%
   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 Students364335
 8%
African American111
 1000%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic4755
 17%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White285236
 17.2%
Two or More Races2227
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.8%60.3%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Grade School

Students who attend Sandy Grade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedar Ridge Middle School
High : Sandy High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Sandy Grade School.

Students at Sandy Grade School are 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Sandy Grade School ranks 197th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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