The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 27% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a regular public school in Astoria, Oregon, serving only grades three through five. The school is part of the Astoria School District, which covers the city and its surrounding area. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and state testing data is available only for the grades it teaches.
The school sits in a historic coastal city that has shifted from a fishing and lumber economy toward tourism, arts, and light manufacturing. Astoria’s downtown has been revitalized with art galleries, restaurants, microbreweries, and a restored 1920s theater, and the city maintains a walkable core, a riverwalk along the Columbia River, and a weekly street market. Steep hillsides are lined with Victorian and Craftsman homes. Housing values in the area are moderately priced relative to the state, and rents have been rising. The district’s parent-relevant changes were not documented in publicly available sources, so the school operates within a stable institutional framework.
Enrollment is in the mid-range for an elementary school. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and small numbers of students from other racial backgrounds. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a substantial share of families with lower household incomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the reporting.
State test results from the most recent year show a mixed academic picture. In reading, the school performs relatively well, with proficiency rates that are a clear strength for the school. Math proficiency is lower, and science proficiency is lower still. Overall, when the school is compared with other schools in districts across Clatsop County, its combined proficiency across all tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint of the county. That positioning is a positive relative to nearby peers, though the absolute rates in math and science suggests that a parent may want to discuss support in those subjects with the school.
The school offers no special programs or pathways beyond the standard curriculum, as data on course access or program offerings was absent. It is neither a charter nor a magnet school, and information on Title I status and staffing ratios was not reported. Discipline and attendance data were also not available.
For a family considering Lewis & Clark Elementary, the key takeaways are these. The school provides a traditional public elementary education in a setting that draws on the character of Astoria, a walkable town with a growing tourism and arts scene. The student body includes a substantial share of families facing economic challenges. Academically, reading is a relative strength, while math and science scores are lower, and the school’s countywide comparison is favorable but not exceptional. Because the school has only three grade levels, children will need to transition to another school for intermediate or middle grades. Parents who want a fuller picture of student support, classroom resources, or disciplinary climate should ask the school directly, as state-level data on those topics was not reported.
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