Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweetbriar Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweetbriar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sweetbriar Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sweetbriar Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetbriar Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#559 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
4%
3%
White
50%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetbriar Elementary School's ranking?
Sweetbriar Elementary School is ranked #559 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sweetbriar Elementary School often compared to?
Sweetbriar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troutdale Elementary School, Reynolds Arthur Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sweetbriar Elementary School?
252 students attend Sweetbriar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sweetbriar Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetbriar Elementary School?
Sweetbriar Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweetbriar Elementary School offer ?
Sweetbriar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sweetbriar Elementary School part of?
Sweetbriar Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
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