McKay Creek Elementary School
Pendleton, OR · Pendleton SD 16 · Grades K-5
249th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
McKay Creek Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks McKay Creek Elementary School 249th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
McKay Creek Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 140 students tested
McKay Creek Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 253 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 77.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 8.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 8.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 6.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near McKay Creek Elementary School
Typical home value $299K in zip 97801 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McKay Creek Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Sherwood Heights Elementary SchoolPendleton SD 16 · 0.6 mi away556th of 675
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 3Washington Elementary SchoolPendleton SD 16 · 3.3 mi away480th of 675
ELA 37% · Math 22% - 4Pilot Rock Elementary SchoolPilot Rock SD 2 · 11.5 mi away441st of 675
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 7Athena Elementary SchoolAthena-Weston SD 29RJ · 19.9 mi away242nd of 675
ELA 43% · Math 46% - 6Stanfield Elementary SchoolStanfield SD 61 · 21.7 mi away280th of 675
ELA 44% · Math 40% - 8Highland Hills Elementary SchoolHermiston SD 8 · 25.1 mi away192nd of 675
ELA 51% · Math 45% - 5Loma Vista ElementaryHermiston SD 8 · 26 mi away346th of 675
ELA 42% · Math 32% - 4Sunset Elementary SchoolHermiston SD 8 · 26.1 mi away432nd of 675
ELA 37% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McKay Creek Elementary School in?
McKay Creek Elementary School is part of the Pendleton SD 16 district in Pendleton, Oregon.
Is McKay Creek Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McKay Creek Elementary School 249th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McKay Creek Elementary School?
White 78%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 9%, American Indian 3% (253 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McKay Creek Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97801 is $299K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.