Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Creative Science School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creative Science School's student population of 424 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Creative Science School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
4%
2%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Creative Science School often compared to?
Creative Science Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Creative Science School?
424 students attend Creative Science School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Creative Science School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Science School?
Creative Science School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creative Science School offer ?
Creative Science School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Creative Science School part of?
Creative Science School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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