Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bilquist Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bilquist Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bilquist Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bilquist Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#858 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
4%
3%
White
67%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bilquist Elementary School's ranking?
Bilquist Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bilquist Elementary School often compared to?
Bilquist Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gladstone Center For Children And Families, John Wetten Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bilquist Elementary School?
359 students attend Bilquist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bilquist Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bilquist Elementary School?
Bilquist Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bilquist Elementary School offer ?
Bilquist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bilquist Elementary School part of?
Bilquist Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bilquist Elementary School located?
Bilquist Elementary School is located in the North Clackamas neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in North Clackamas.
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