Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waverly Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waverly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Waverly Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
14 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Campus Size
10
School Rankings
Waverly Elementary 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 Waverly Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1041 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
60%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly Elementary School's ranking?
Waverly Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Waverly Elementary School often compared to?
Waverly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Shore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Waverly Elementary School?
233 students attend Waverly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Waverly Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Waverly Elementary School offer ?
Waverly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waverly Elementary School part of?
Waverly Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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