May Street Elementary School

May Street Elementary School is a K–5 school in Hood River, Oregon, serving 452 students — the largest elementary enrollment in its comparison group — as part of the Hood River County School District. In 2025–26 it ranked 182nd of 709 Oregon elementary schools (74th percentile, 4 stars), a slight step back from 99th of 706 the year before, which was its best result in a decade. The longer trend is upward: from the mid-60s percentile in 2014–17 to the mid-70s to mid-80s range since 2021–22, with seven 4-star years out of ten.

Academically, May Street outperforms both its district and the state in every subject tested — 55.5% in English language arts, 48.3% in math, 41.3% in science, roughly 11 to 15 points above state averages. The pattern inside the school is uneven. Fourth grade is exceptional (69.3% ELA, 63.9% math), about 18–25 points above the state and essentially matching Westside Elementary School, the district's top performer. Third grade is the only group below both district and state norms and is the likely driver of the 2025–26 rank dip. Westside, 1.2 miles away with a nearly identical size, socioeconomic profile and funding level, ranks 53rd of 709 (93rd percentile); May Street trails it by roughly 10 points in ELA, 15 in math and 22 in science. May Street still far outpaces Cascade Locks School, Parkdale Elementary School and Mid Valley Elementary School.

Attendance is the one measure where May Street lags its true peers: 27.9% chronic absenteeism in 2024–25 — better than the district and state, but the highest of the four Hood River elementaries and nearly double Parkdale and Westside. Subgroup results swing widely year to year, suggesting small cohorts, though special education students consistently rank above the school's overall mark. Per-student spending is mid-pack at $20,932 with an average 15.8 student–teacher ratio, generating strong returns compared with better-funded neighbors. The surrounding area is unusually polarized — schools within 20 miles range from the 1st to the 93rd percentile — and May Street also outpaces those in the neighboring North Wasco County School District 21, such as Dry Hollow Elementary School.