Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scouters Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scouters Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Scouters Mountain Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scouters Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scouters Mountain Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#100 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
40%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scouters Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Scouters Mountain Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Scouters Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Scouters Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Happy Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Scouters Mountain Elementary School?
546 students attend Scouters Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Scouters Mountain Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scouters Mountain Elementary School?
Scouters Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scouters Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Scouters Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Scouters Mountain Elementary School part of?
Scouters Mountain Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Scouters Mountain Elementary School located?
Scouters Mountain Elementary School is located in the Rock Creek neighborhood of Happy Valley, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Rock Creek.
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