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Ferndale Elementary School

Summary:

Ferndale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Milton Freewater, Oregon, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 231 students. The school is part of the Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7, but it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Ferndale Elementary School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 27.9% compared to the state average of 41.9%, and the 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 16.7% compared to the state average of 31.4%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly low results for students with special needs and relatively better performance for low socioeconomic status students.

While Ferndale Elementary School has a higher per-student spending of $19,228 in 2021-2022 compared to the nearby Athena Elementary School and Gib Olinger Elementary School, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio has improved from 16.2 in 2020-2021 to 14.1 in 2022-2023, but it is still higher than the nearby schools. Addressing the school's challenges will require a comprehensive review of its educational programs, targeted interventions for struggling students, and a focus on equity and inclusivity to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 53445 W Ferndale Rd
       Milton Freewater, OR  97862-7430

(541) 938-6611

District: Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
596th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,286 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.6%
White:
34.6%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ferndale Elementary School ranks worse than 83.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.17. (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 (60.6%), White (34.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferndale Elementary School is $19,286.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ferndale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferndale Elementary School 596th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Ferndale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ferndale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 571st 709 19.5%
2019 36.77 452nd 705 35.9%
2022 28.60 507th 706 28.2%
2023 17.83 609th 706 13.7%
2024 20.17 596th 710 16.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.28 122nd 179 31.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.48 303rd 481 37.0%
2019 37.03 176th 303 41.9%
2022 29.12 161st 215 25.1%
2023 14.90 229th 231 0.9%
2024 19.41 278th 299 7.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.80 401st 640 37.3%
2019 59.49 190th 597 68.2%
2022 28.73 503rd 703 28.4%
2023 26.97 457th 595 23.2%
2024 45.82 259th 523 50.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.90 12th 14 14.3%
2024 48.98 9th 18 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.26 562nd 681 17.5%
2019 30.44 465th 621 25.1%
2022 30.43 449th 646 30.5%
2023 11.20 623rd 652 4.4%
2024 12.80 619th 658 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.32 516th 680 24.1%
2019 22.86 509th 623 18.3%
2022 27.49 496th 654 24.2%
2023 26.79 507th 665 23.8%
2024 29.57 468th 662 29.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.55 364th 475 23.4%
2019 54.23 137th 364 62.4%
2022 41.18 191st 339 43.7%
2023 23.89 303rd 360 15.8%
2024 30.75 274th 365 24.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.92 455th 683 33.4%
2019 47.73 343rd 662 48.2%
2022 43.47 377th 666 43.4%
2023 34.56 428th 656 34.8%
2024 30.18 479th 670 28.5%
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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 Ferndale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 87 0 1 171 5 0 4 0 268
2017 113 0 1 156 3 0 3 0 276
2018 118 0 6 153 1 0 4 0 282
2019 105 0 4 162 1 0 5 0 277
2020 100 2 1 163 0 0 2 0 268
2021 93 3 2 161 0 1 2 0 262
2022 83 2 0 145 1 0 5 0 236
2023 80 3 0 140 1 1 6 0 231

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 Ferndale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 268 15.0 17.8 86.6
2017 276 16.5 16.7 87.7
2018 282 17.0 16.5 83.3
2019 277 15.5 17.7 83
2020 268 17.1 15.6 74.3
2021 262 16.0 16.2 n/a
2022 236 16.3 14.4 n/a
2023 231 16.3 14.1 72.3

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 Ferndale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 268 15.0 17.8 86.6
2017 276 16.5 16.7 87.7
2018 282 17.0 16.5 83.3
2019 277 15.5 17.7 83
2020 268 17.1 15.6 74.3
2021 262 16.0 16.2 n/a
2022 236 16.3 14.4 n/a
2023 231 16.3 14.1 72.3

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 Ferndale 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 $12,797
2020 n/a n/a $14,479
2021 n/a n/a $14,941
2022 $2,247 (11.7%) $16,981 (88.3%) $19,228
2023 $1,121 (5.8%) $18,164 (94.2%) $19,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferndale 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 452nd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 609th of 706 Elementary schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Elementary School)44.224.1
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)43.524.1
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ferndale Elementary School)47.326.5
 20.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)46.626.5
 20.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Elementary School)35.225.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)35.225.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ferndale Elementary School)37.913
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)37.913
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ferndale Elementary School)25.517.6
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)25.517.6
 7.9%
   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 Students277231
 16.6%
African American03
American Indian11
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic162140
 13.6%
Pacific Islander01
White10580
 23.8%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83%72.3%
 10.7%

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Students at Ferndale Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 35% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Ferndale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.1% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Ferndale Elementary School.


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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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