Best Schools in 97304, OR
97304, OR has 19 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,169 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 97304 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 97304, OR
The top high schools in 97304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gervais High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
2. West Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
4. Amity High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in 97304, OR
The top middle schools in 97304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Straub Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
2. Walker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
3. Gervais Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
4. Amity Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
5. Talmadge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 97304, OR
The top elementary schools in 97304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalapuya Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students
2. Brush College Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
3. Myers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students
4. Chapman Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
5. Amity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students
6. Gervais Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
7. Harritt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
8. Independence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
9. Riviera Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riviera Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 97304, OR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
97304, OR has a total population of 34,077 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 97304, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 97304, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 97304, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 97304, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 97304, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 97304, OR
How many schools are in 97304, OR?
97304, OR has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,169 students in total.
How do schools in 97304 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 97304 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 97304 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 97304?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations