Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's student population of 463 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 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 Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is 0.39, 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
#172 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)48%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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 Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's ranking?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is ranked #172 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School often compared to?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
463 students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School offer ?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School part of?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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