Summary:
The city of Pendleton, Oregon is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from grades K-5: Sherwood Heights Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, McKay Creek Elementary School, and Pendleton Early Learning Center. These schools serve the Pendleton School District 16, which has a mix of high and low-performing schools based on the available data.
Among the 4 elementary schools, McKay Creek Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 259 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. McKay Creek has significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Sherwood Heights Elementary appears to be the lowest performing school, with the lowest statewide ranking (591 out of 706 schools) and the lowest test scores across the board.
The data also reveals some concerning trends across the Pendleton elementary schools, including high chronic absenteeism rates (34.3%) and high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients (ranging from 64.47% to 85.96%). Additionally, there is a wide range in per-student spending, from $15,527 at Sherwood Heights to $18,610 at Pendleton Early Learning Center, suggesting potential resource allocation issues within the district. These factors highlight the need for the Pendleton School District to address equity and ensure all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
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