Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Creative Science School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Creative Science School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
423 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
10%
4%

Hispanic
9%
26%

Black
2%
3%

White
67%
58%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
9%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Science School's ranking?
Creative Science School is ranked #214 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Creative Science School?
423 students attend Creative Science School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Creative Science School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Science School?
Creative Science School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creative Science School offer ?
Creative Science School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Creative Science School part of?
Creative Science School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Creative Science School located?
Creative Science School is located in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Montavilla.
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