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Willowcreek Elementary School

Public Grades 1-8

Summary

Willowcreek Elementary School, a public school serving grades 1-8 in Vale, Oregon, stands out as a high-performing institution with an enrollment of 84 students. As part of the Vale School District 84, which is ranked 8th out of 140 districts in the state, Willowcreek consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance.

The school's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, Willowcreek's 5th-grade students scored 69.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 53.8% and the state's 46.9%. Similarly, the school's 5th-grade students scored 61.5% proficient or better in Mathematics, outpacing the district's 36.6% and the state's 31.4%. Willowcreek also stands out for its strong performance among specific student subgroups, with its White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students ranking in the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 17.8 over the past three years, contributes to its academic success.

While Willowcreek Elementary School outperforms the nearby Vale Elementary School, the Ontario School District 8C, which includes Cairo Elementary School and Aiken Elementary School, lags behind Willowcreek in several areas, including test scores and student-teacher ratio. This suggests that the Vale School District 84 may have more effective educational practices and resource allocation compared to the Ontario School District 8C.

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,472

Per pupil spending ?

83.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2300 9th Ave W
Vale, OR 97918-9802

(541) 473-2345

District: Vale School District 84

Students who attend Willowcreek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Vale Middle School
High:	Vale High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Asian:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 58th percentile in 2013 → 80th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (82% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg44%

Oregon avg36%

Not ranked this year

Willowcreek Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

8^th of 140Vale School District 84 among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2024	75.4	143 of 710	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	51.0	305 of 706	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.5	227 of 706	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.0	134 of 705	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	70.7	174 of 709	75.5%	★★★★☆
2017	70.5	179 of 701	74.5%	★★★★☆
2016	71.3	177 of 697	74.6%	★★★★☆
2015	44.0	388 of 706	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.4	329 of 695	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.7	295 of 707	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.2	274 of 730	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.1	346 of 695	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.4	192 of 674	71.5%	★★★★☆
2009	42.7	432 of 665	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.7	209 of 655	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.1	210 of 652	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.3	222 of 636	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.4	206 of 629	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	25.1	494 of 586	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	65.8	204 of 681	70.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	63.3	175 of 595	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	61.7	225 of 703	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	92.1	8 of 597	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	27 of 640	95.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	77.5	115 of 680	83.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2024	87.1	62 of 670	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	71.0	160 of 666	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	69.3	173 of 662	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	64.6	223 of 683	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	88.5	37 of 380	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	90.3	24 of 367	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	67.7	100 of 384	74.0%	★★★★☆
2017	75.6	68 of 382	82.2%	★★★★☆
2009	67.5	82 of 323	74.6%	★★★★☆
2008	89.3	13 of 315	95.9%	★★★★★
2007	83.3	28 of 295	90.5%	★★★★★
2006	77.0	36 of 285	87.4%	★★★★☆
2005	69.0	66 of 271	75.6%	★★★★☆
2004	46.8	147 of 270	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	65.6	100 of 342	70.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	98.2	4 of 312	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	90.5	24 of 364	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	80.9	28 of 325	91.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	76.5	57 of 341	83.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2022	85.6	31 of 355	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	62.5	118 of 357	66.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2024)91st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2018)83rd percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)71st percentile+14 vs school

Female (2018)70th percentile-5 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)99th percentile+8 vs school

White (2022)91st percentile~ school

Male (2018)83rd percentile+9 vs school

Female (2018)71st percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts91%+49 vs state

Mathematics73%+43 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)				OSAS Mathematics (2025)				OSAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willowcreek Elementary School	Public	1-8	2300 9th Ave W	Vale	97918	Malheur County	Vale School District 84	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 473-2345	61	5	12.2	83.6%	52 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.8%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)				90.9				72.7		$18,472	$1,727	$16,745
Vale Elementary School	Public	K-6	403 E St W	Vale	97918	Malheur County	Vale School District 84	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 473-3291	438	26	17.0	82.9%	299 (68.3%)	1 (0.2%)	122 (27.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	51.4	293^rd of 706 public elementary schools	58.5%		47.3	333^rd of 710 public elementary schools	53.1%	40	33.3	51.2	46.4	49.4	31.9	41.9	37.5	27.9	35.7	$16,313	$2,053	$14,260
Aiken Elementary School	Public	2-3	1297 W Idaho Ave	Ontario	97914	Malheur County	Ontario School District 8C	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 889-5584	333	21	15.8	101.2%	92 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	226 (67.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)								(n/a)	22.0				29.3					$19,503	$2,092	$17,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Willowcreek Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Willowcreek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Willowcreek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vale Middle School
High : Vale High School

What district is Willowcreek Elementary School in?

Vale School District 84

How many students attend Willowcreek Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 61 students attended Willowcreek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Willowcreek Elementary School?

Students at Willowcreek Elementary School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 29, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataNov 20, 2025

2024–25 OSAS test scoresOct 2, 2025

2023–24 attendance data & graduation ratesJan 30, 2025

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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