Mill Park Elementary School

1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill 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 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mill Park Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Mill 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 Mill Park Elementary School is 0.78, 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)
#1157 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mill Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mill 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.
20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mill 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.
≤5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mill 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 Mill Park Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
17%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mill 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
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mill 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 Mill Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Mill 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
84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mill 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)
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mill 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 Mill Park Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Park Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mill Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Park Elementary School, Lincoln Park Elementary School, Arthur Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mill Park Elementary School?
446 students attend Mill Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mill Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Park Elementary School?
Mill Park Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mill Park Elementary School offer ?
Mill Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mill Park Elementary School part of?
Mill Park Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mill Park Elementary School located?
Mill Park Elementary School is located in the Mill Park neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Mill Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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