Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mist Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mist Elementary School's student population of 31 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Mist Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mist Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#239 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
81%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 Mist Elementary School's ranking?
Mist Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mist Elementary School?
31 students attend Mist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mist Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mist Elementary School?
Mist Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mist Elementary School offer ?
Mist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mist Elementary School part of?
Mist Elementary School is part of Vernonia SD 47j School District.
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