The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Math. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Fremont/hay Elementary School
Fremont/Hay Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in Lakeview, a small rural town that is the county seat of Lake County. The school is part of the Lake County SD 7 district.
The school’s student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up the next largest share. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
On state assessments, Fremont/Hay Elementary’s proficiency rates vary by grade and subject. In math, proficiency is lowest in the lower grades and climbs by sixth grade, where close to half of students meet the standard. In English language arts, the pattern is similar, with the sixth-grade class performing at a level that is higher than in earlier grades. Science, tested only at fifth grade, shows a smaller share of students meeting the bar. Overall, when measured across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s proficiency index sits above the midpoint relative to other districts in Lake County. This comparison is based on a small county with a handful of districts, and the data comes from a single year, so there is no trend to examine yet.
Fremont/Hay Elementary was formed from two formerly separate schools, Fremont Elementary (grades K-3) and A.D. Hay Elementary (grades 4-6), which are located across the street from each other. The school shares a campus arrangement that many Lakeview families are familiar with. For middle and high school, students transition to Daly Middle School and Lakeview High School, which share a campus. The district has recently made several investments that touch this school’s orbit. Voters approved a bond for facility upgrades, including roof replacements, safety and security upgrades, and HVAC improvements, work that was underway as of a recent fall update. The district also adopted a new English Language Arts curriculum for the elementary grades, replacing a decade-old program, which shapes what your child reads and writes in class.
The town of Lakeview itself is small and car-dependent, with a traditional grid layout and no scheduled public transit. Its economy rests on agriculture, lumber, government employment (including a national forest headquarters and a minimum-security prison), and growing tourism tied to outdoor recreation. Housing values in the area are well below the state median, a fact that reflects the rural nature of the region. The town has faced financial challenges publicly reported, but also has pursued renewable energy development and secured funding for a new water treatment plant. The Klamath Community College center in the former middle school building adds an educational resource locally.
For families considering this school, the academic picture is mixed. The sixth-grade cohort shows stronger results, which could reflect the school’s program or simply the makeup of that particular class; a parent may want to ask the school how they support students who arrive below grade level in the early years. The school serves a high-need population, and the district reports that online learning options through a partner program are available for older students in grades three through twelve. State testing data was available only from the most recent year, so there is no multi-year view to see whether performance is improving or declining. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Staffing ratios and discipline data were not available in this profile, so a parent interested in class sizes or school climate would need to follow up directly. Overall, Fremont/Hay Elementary is a small rural elementary school in a tight-knit community that is investing in its facilities and curriculum, while facing the academic challenges common to schools where most students come from lower-income households.
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