McNary Heights Elementary School

Summary:

McNary Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Umatilla, Oregon, serving 661 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Umatilla School District 6R, which is ranked 139 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McNary Heights Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Oregon elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. Its performance is particularly poor for Hispanic, White, and Special Education student subgroups, as well as for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio, the school's academic outcomes remain concerning.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Stanfield Elementary School and several schools in the Hermiston School District 8 significantly outperform McNary Heights Elementary in academic achievement. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, teacher quality, and targeted interventions for struggling students at McNary Heights Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 120 Columbia Ave
       Umatilla, OR  97882-0131


(541) 922-6650

District: Umatilla School District 6R

SchoolDigger Rank:
686th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,904 Help


Students who attend McNary Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clara Brownell Middle School
High:    Umatilla High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  661

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.0%
White:
26.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McNary Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70%), White (26.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McNary Heights Elementary School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McNary Heights Elementary School is $16,904.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McNary Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McNary Heights Elementary School 686th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See McNary Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Umatilla School District 6R:

SchoolDigger ranks Umatilla School District 6R 139th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McNary Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McNary Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.58 579th 586 1.2%
2005 7.45 616th 629 2.1%
2006 8.38 621st 636 2.4%
2007 20.00 583rd 652 10.6%
2008 7.24 640th 655 2.3%
2009 9.31 637th 665 4.2%
2010 7.69 655th 674 2.8%
2011 11.21 663rd 695 4.6%
2012 3.46 726th 730 0.5%
2013 5.62 692nd 707 2.1%
2015 7.66 688th 706 2.5%
2016 13.34 646th 697 7.3%
2017 12.36 650th 701 7.3%
2018 10.72 664th 709 6.3%
2019 12.88 643rd 705 8.8%
2022 8.29 691st 706 2.1%
2023 9.32 681st 706 3.5%
2024 9.45 686th 710 3.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McNary Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.87 392nd 481 18.5%
2019 27.81 238th 303 21.5%
2024 22.59 254th 299 15.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNary Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.56 583rd 640 8.9%
2019 24.01 513th 597 14.1%
2022 8.25 688th 703 2.1%
2023 12.60 565th 595 5.0%
2024 22.90 459th 523 12.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at McNary Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.45 8th 18 55.6%
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Rank History for Female students at McNary Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.84 637th 681 6.5%
2019 9.10 591st 621 4.8%
2022 9.14 627th 646 2.9%
2023 11.04 627th 652 3.8%
2024 13.30 616th 658 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at McNary Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.58 641st 680 5.7%
2019 6.80 607th 623 2.6%
2022 10.48 627th 654 4.1%
2023 9.69 643rd 665 3.3%
2024 8.45 652nd 662 1.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McNary Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.31 431st 475 9.3%
2019 27.05 293rd 364 19.5%
2022 15.85 332nd 339 2.1%
2023 16.76 342nd 360 5.0%
2024 17.92 347th 365 4.9%
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Rank History for White students at McNary Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 579th 683 15.2%
2019 22.10 556th 662 16.0%
2022 13.91 623rd 666 6.5%
2023 19.70 566th 656 13.7%
2024 17.19 593rd 670 11.5%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for White Students!

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
Saturday, September 8, 2012

Open Quote Not a good school. But being the only pubic school what other choice do you have. Lacks safety, proper supervision, structure, cleanliness. They set the children up to fail instead of to succeed. The attitude around teachers is "our hands are tied, there is nothing we can do". I'm embarrassed to admit I went to school there and have to now send my children there. It is really sad to see that your Alma mater went from being an o.k. school to a poor excuse for a school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 17, 2012

Open Quote Exceptional. School with wonderful. Staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McNary Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 393 1 1 102 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1989 386 1 4 103 3 n/a n/a 0 497
1990 411 1 2 106 2 n/a n/a 0 522
1991 392 2 1 120 4 n/a n/a 0 519
1992 411 1 1 129 5 n/a n/a 0 547
1993 387 2 1 134 3 n/a n/a 0 527
1994 357 0 0 138 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 313 2 6 192 5 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 313 2 6 192 5 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 321 3 3 202 5 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 332 4 2 206 1 n/a n/a 0 545
1999 338 4 1 263 2 n/a n/a 0 608
2000 364 3 4 273 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2001 343 3 2 321 4 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 314 2 3 353 1 n/a n/a 2 675
2003 314 2 3 353 1 n/a n/a 2 675
2004 292 11 3 348 1 n/a n/a 6 661
2005 253 13 2 362 0 n/a n/a 10 640
2006 219 17 4 360 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2007 226 9 0 378 4 n/a n/a 12 629
2008 231 10 1 388 2 n/a n/a 2 634
2009 245 11 1 406 1 n/a n/a 1 665
2010 229 10 1 396 1 n/a n/a 3 640
2011 216 3 0 419 2 0 9 0 649
2012 216 7 0 435 2 0 7 0 667
2013 206 1 0 426 4 0 8 0 645
2014 198 2 2 423 5 0 9 0 639
2015 183 2 1 457 13 0 8 0 664
2016 183 1 0 467 15 0 10 0 676
2017 157 5 2 488 10 0 9 0 671
2018 167 5 1 472 7 0 6 0 658
2019 146 2 0 477 6 0 9 0 640
2020 162 0 0 478 5 0 11 0 656
2021 170 0 0 471 2 1 6 1 651
2022 159 3 0 434 6 0 9 0 611
2023 175 3 1 463 5 4 10 0 661

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 McNary Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 25.5 19.5 37.5
1989 497 25.0 19.8 n/a
1990 522 26.1 20.0 0
1991 519 23.5 22.0 42.2
1992 547 22.0 24.8 54.1
1993 527 28.0 18.8 39.5
1994 497 26.0 19.1 41.9
1995 518 27.6 18.8 0
1996 518 27.6 18.8 0
1997 534 28.3 18.9 59.6
1998 545 27.3 20.0 55.4
1999 608 29.8 20.4 66.8
2000 646 30.4 21.3 66.3
2001 673 34.0 19.8 72.7
2002 675 36.7 18.4 75.9
2003 675 36.7 18.4 75.9
2004 661 34.0 19.4 73.9
2005 640 35.1 18.2 79.7
2006 600 38.0 15.8 83.3
2007 629 41.5 15.2 75.7
2008 634 37.6 16.9 72.9
2009 665 37.6 17.7 81.3
2010 640 39.5 16.2 82.1
2011 649 36.8 17.6 78.9
2012 667 34.1 19.5 80.7
2013 645 36.1 17.8 80.5
2014 639 36.8 17.3 84.7
2015 664 36.0 18.4 76.5
2016 676 39.0 17.3 76.5
2017 671 39.9 16.8 76.3
2018 658 40.3 16.3 76.3
2019 640 43.9 14.5 76.4
2020 656 40.9 16.0 76.4
2021 651 35.8 18.1 n/a
2022 611 41.4 14.7 n/a
2023 661 41.4 15.9 74.4

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 McNary Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 25.5 19.5 37.5
1989 497 25.0 19.8 n/a
1990 522 26.1 20.0 0
1991 519 23.5 22.0 42.2
1992 547 22.0 24.8 54.1
1993 527 28.0 18.8 39.5
1994 497 26.0 19.1 41.9
1995 518 27.6 18.8 0
1996 518 27.6 18.8 0
1997 534 28.3 18.9 59.6
1998 545 27.3 20.0 55.4
1999 608 29.8 20.4 66.8
2000 646 30.4 21.3 66.3
2001 673 34.0 19.8 72.7
2002 675 36.7 18.4 75.9
2003 675 36.7 18.4 75.9
2004 661 34.0 19.4 73.9
2005 640 35.1 18.2 79.7
2006 600 38.0 15.8 83.3
2007 629 41.5 15.2 75.7
2008 634 37.6 16.9 72.9
2009 665 37.6 17.7 81.3
2010 640 39.5 16.2 82.1
2011 649 36.8 17.6 78.9
2012 667 34.1 19.5 80.7
2013 645 36.1 17.8 80.5
2014 639 36.8 17.3 84.7
2015 664 36.0 18.4 76.5
2016 676 39.0 17.3 76.5
2017 671 39.9 16.8 76.3
2018 658 40.3 16.3 76.3
2019 640 43.9 14.5 76.4
2020 656 40.9 16.0 76.4
2021 651 35.8 18.1 n/a
2022 611 41.4 14.7 n/a
2023 661 41.4 15.9 74.4

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 McNary Heights 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 $13,544
2020 n/a n/a $14,710
2021 n/a n/a $14,453
2022 $2,371 (14.0%) $14,533 (86.0%) $16,904

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McNary Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 643rd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 681st of 706 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McNary Heights Elementary School)289.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Umatilla School District 6R)27.59.6
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McNary Heights Elementary School)3314.2
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Umatilla School District 6R)32.414
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McNary Heights Elementary School)2016.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Umatilla School District 6R)19.816.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McNary Heights Elementary School)24.817.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Umatilla School District 6R)24.517.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McNary Heights Elementary School)2223.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Umatilla School District 6R)21.623
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (McNary Heights Elementary School)25.913.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Umatilla School District 6R)25.513.5
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (McNary Heights Elementary School)8.35.7
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Umatilla School District 6R)8.15.6
 2.5%
   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 Students640661
 3.3%
African American23
 50%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian01
Hispanic477463
 2.9%
Pacific Islander04
White146175
 19.9%
Two or More Races910
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%74.4%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McNary Heights Elementary School

Students who attend McNary Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clara Brownell Middle School
High : Umatilla High School

Students at McNary Heights Elementary School are 70% Hispanic, 26% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 661 students attended McNary Heights Elementary School.

McNary Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Oregon elementary schools.


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