Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nyssa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 513 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Nyssa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nyssa Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Nyssa Elementary School?
513 students attend Nyssa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nyssa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nyssa Elementary School?
Nyssa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nyssa Elementary School offer ?
Nyssa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nyssa Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 513 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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