Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Mcloughlin Elementary 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 is 43% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Mcloughlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John Mcloughlin Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Mcloughlin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Mcloughlin Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#226 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Mcloughlin Elementary School's ranking?
John Mcloughlin Elementary School is ranked #226 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend John Mcloughlin Elementary School?
615 students attend John Mcloughlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John Mcloughlin Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Mcloughlin Elementary School?
John Mcloughlin Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Mcloughlin Elementary School offer ?
John Mcloughlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Mcloughlin Elementary School part of?
John Mcloughlin Elementary School is part of Oregon City SD 62 School District.
In what neighborhood is John Mcloughlin Elementary School located?
John Mcloughlin Elementary School is located in the Hazel Grove Westling Farm neighborhood of Oregon City, OR.
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