Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 58% 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: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Milwaukie El Puente 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 Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#759 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
51%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
42%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School's ranking?
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School often compared to?
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewelling Elementary School, Ardenwald Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School?
418 students attend Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School?
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School offer ?
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School part of?
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School located?
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School is located in the Lake Road neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Lake Road.
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