Best Public Schools in Tangent, OR

Tangent, Oregon is home to a single public elementary school, Tangent Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and has a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Greater Albany Public School District 8J, which is ranked 65 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tangent Elementary School's performance has been declining in recent years, dropping from a 2-star rating in 2024-2025 to a 1-star rating in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 33.3% to 47.8%, compared to the district's 38.7%-44.5% and the state's 40.3%-46.7%. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 20.8% to 30.4%, compared to the district's 28.3%-38.3% and the state's 31.3%-40.1%.

The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (76.19%). Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $22,462, the school's academic performance suggests that more resources and support may be needed to improve student outcomes and address the unique needs of the community.