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May Roberts Elementary School

590 Nw 8th St
Ontario, OR 97914
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-6, May Roberts 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 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

May Roberts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

May Roberts Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
At May Roberts Primary, we believe in nurturing every student’s potential through our core values of aspiration, perspiration, and inspiration.

School Rankings

May Roberts 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 May Roberts Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#925 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
19%
31%
33%
44%
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
66%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
29%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
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 May Roberts Elementary School's ranking?
May Roberts Elementary School is ranked #925 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are May Roberts Elementary School often compared to?
May Roberts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aiken Elementary School, Four Rivers Community School, Alameda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend May Roberts Elementary School?
348 students attend May Roberts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of May Roberts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of May Roberts Elementary School?
May Roberts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does May Roberts Elementary School offer ?
May Roberts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is May Roberts Elementary School part of?
May Roberts Elementary School is part of Ontario SD 8c School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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