Menlo Park Elementary School

12900 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Menlo Park 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 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Menlo Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Menlo Park Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#817 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Menlo Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Menlo Park 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.
36%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Menlo Park 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.
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Menlo Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Menlo Park Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Menlo Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Menlo Park 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
78%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Menlo Park 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 (21-22)
20%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menlo Park Elementary School's ranking?
Menlo Park Elementary School is ranked #817 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Menlo Park Elementary School often compared to?
Menlo Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Park Elementary School, Glenfair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Menlo Park Elementary School?
383 students attend Menlo Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Menlo Park Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menlo Park Elementary School?
Menlo Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Menlo Park Elementary School offer ?
Menlo Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Menlo Park Elementary School part of?
Menlo Park Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Menlo Park Elementary School located?
Menlo Park Elementary School is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Hazelwood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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