Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Templeton 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 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Templeton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James Templeton Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Templeton 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 James Templeton Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#527 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
48%
59%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Templeton Elementary School's ranking?
James Templeton Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are James Templeton Elementary School often compared to?
James Templeton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Creek Elementary School, Durham Elementary School, Charles F Tigard 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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend James Templeton Elementary School?
514 students attend James Templeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James Templeton Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Templeton Elementary School?
James Templeton Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Templeton Elementary School offer ?
James Templeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Templeton Elementary School part of?
James Templeton Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is James Templeton Elementary School located?
James Templeton Elementary School is located in the Metzger neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Metzger.
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