Mary Woodward Elementary School

12325 Sw Katherine St
Portland, OR 97223
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Woodward Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 38% 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: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in OR
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Woodward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mary Woodward Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary Woodward 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 Mary Woodward Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#156 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mary Woodward Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mary Woodward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary Woodward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mary Woodward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mary Woodward Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
3%
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White
62%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mary Woodward Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mary Woodward Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary Woodward Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary Woodward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mary Woodward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Woodward Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Woodward Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mary Woodward Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Woodward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alberta Rider Elementary School, Hope Chinese Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mary Woodward Elementary School?
481 students attend Mary Woodward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mary Woodward Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Woodward Elementary School?
Mary Woodward Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary Woodward Elementary School offer ?
Mary Woodward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Woodward Elementary School part of?
Mary Woodward Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Woodward Elementary School located?
Mary Woodward 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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