River Grove Elementary School

5850 Sw Mcewan Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5% in OR
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

River Grove Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

River Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Grove Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
#12 out of 740 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Grove 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 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
70%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Grove 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
6%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Grove 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 is River Grove Elementary School's ranking?
River Grove Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are River Grove Elementary School often compared to?
River Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Grove Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend River Grove Elementary School?
344 students attend River Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of River Grove Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Grove Elementary School?
River Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Grove Elementary School offer ?
River Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Grove Elementary School part of?
River Grove Elementary School is part of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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