Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret Scott 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret Scott Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margaret Scott 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 Margaret Scott Elementary School is 0.80, 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
#1094 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
31%
25%
Black
24%
3%
White
17%
59%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Scott Elementary School is ranked #1094 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Margaret Scott Elementary School?
322 students attend Margaret Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Margaret Scott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Scott Elementary School?
Margaret Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margaret Scott Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Margaret Scott Elementary School part of?
Margaret Scott Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Margaret Scott Elementary School located?
Margaret Scott Elementary School is located in the Wilkes Community Group neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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