Best Schools in Kelso, OR
Kelso, OR has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,111 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Kelso greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kelso, OR
The top high schools in Kelso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kelso, OR
The top middle schools in Kelso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boring Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
2. Cedar Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kelso, OR
The top elementary schools in Kelso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Naas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students
2. Firwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kelso, OR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kelso, OR has a total population of 218 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kelso, 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 Kelso, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kelso, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kelso, 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 Kelso, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kelso, OR
How many schools are in Kelso, OR?
Kelso, OR has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,111 students in total.
How do schools in Kelso perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Kelso score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Kelso greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kelso?
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: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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