Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hamilton Creek School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Creek School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Creek School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Hispanic
13%
26%
White
79%
57%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Creek School's ranking?
Hamilton Creek School is ranked #774 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Hamilton Creek School often compared to?
Hamilton Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview School, Cascades School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Creek School?
252 students attend Hamilton Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hamilton Creek School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Creek School?
Hamilton Creek School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamilton Creek School offer ?
Hamilton Creek School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Creek School part of?
Hamilton Creek School is part of Lebanon Community SD 9 School District.
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