Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deer Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Deer Creek Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#453 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
3%
3%
White
48%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Creek Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Deer Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Templeton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary School?
565 students attend Deer Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Deer Creek Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Elementary School?
Deer Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Creek Elementary School offer ?
Deer Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Deer Creek Elementary School part of?
Deer Creek Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is Deer Creek Elementary School located?
Deer Creek Elementary School is located in the Bull Mountain neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Bull Mountain.
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