Mill Park Elementary School

1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Park 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 18% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 18%
  • : 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mill Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Mill Park Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mill Park Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
18%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
28%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
4%
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Hispanic
35%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
16%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
21%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Mill Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mill Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mill Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Park Elementary School, Lincoln Park Elementary School, Arthur Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Mill Park Elementary School?
435 students attend Mill Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mill Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Park Elementary School?
Mill Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mill Park Elementary School offer ?
Mill Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mill Park Elementary School part of?
Mill Park Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 18%
  • : 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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