The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in English language arts. The lowest is 59% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Ewing Young Elementary School
Ewing Young Elementary School, a regular public school in the Newberg School District serving kindergarten through fifth grade, operates in a rural setting northeast of Newberg’s center. This is a small school with an even enrollment spread across its elementary grades, and its student body is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic population and a very small share of multiracial and Asian students. About a quarter of students come from lower-income households, as measured by free and reduced-price meal eligibility.
The school is a strong performer academically, and the evidence places it in the top quartile of elementary schools relative to others in Yamhill County when looking at proficiency across all tested subjects and grades. On Oregon’s state assessments for the 2024-2025 school year, Ewing Young’s students performed at a solid level in both English language arts and math across grades three through five. While the school does not have multi-year trend data to show whether results are improving or declining, the single year’s figures present a consistently positive picture. Fifth-grade math proficiency stood out as the strongest subject area measured, and both third- and fourth-grade reading and math results were also above the county median level for elementary schools. In science, the fifth-grade cohort also showed a result that was higher than the county median. A family looking at these results would see a school where students, on the whole, are meeting state expectations at rates that outpace many nearby schools.
The school does not serve grades beyond fifth, so there are no graduation rate data to consider, and no state testing data for grades before third, which is typical. Information about special education identification rates, English learner services, chronic absenteeism, and discipline rates was not available in the data provided. A parent considering this school may want to ask the school directly about how it supports students with individualized education plans or those learning English, as well as school climate and attendance patterns, since those details are not reflected in this profile.
The school is part of the Newberg School District, which recently passed a substantial capital construction bond to fund major facility improvements across the district, including a new elementary school, safety upgrades, and classroom modernizations. That bond work is ongoing and reflects a district investing in its physical plant. Ewing Young families will likely see the impact of this investment over time, though the data does not specify which schools are prioritized.
Newberg itself is a growing city that serves as the commercial hub of the Chehalem Valley, with a mix of residential, industrial, and agricultural uses. The local economy is shaped by major employers like A-dec, a dental equipment manufacturer, George Fox University, and Providence Newberg Medical Center. The city has grown steadily as its economic ties to Portland have strengthened, and a meaningful share of residents commute to the Portland metro area. Housing values in the area have seen a modest year-over-year decline, while rents have risen slightly. The city’s housing market is priced above national benchmarks, and the cost of buying versus renting tilts in favor of renting for new arrivals.
For a family considering Ewing Young, this is a school delivering above-average academic results in a small, rural-suburban setting. The student body is not highly diverse, and the share of students from lower-income backgrounds is moderate but not high. The school’s small size means each grade cohort is small, which can support close relationships between students and staff. The district’s facility investments suggest the school’s physical plant may see upgrades in coming years. A parent who values a school where test results are consistently above the county norm and who prefers a smaller, less anonymous elementary environment would find a strong fit here. A parent wanting more information on special education services, English language support, or the school’s approach to discipline should reach out to the school directly for those specifics.
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