Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Scott 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mount Scott Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Scott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Scott Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
4%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
3%
2%
White
51%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Scott Elementary School is ranked #522 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Mount Scott Elementary School?
354 students attend Mount Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mount Scott Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Scott Elementary School?
Mount Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Scott Elementary School offer ?
Mount Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Scott Elementary School part of?
Mount Scott Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Scott Elementary School located?
Mount Scott Elementary School is located in the West Mount Scott neighborhood of Happy Valley, OR.
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