Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harrison Park 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 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrison Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Harrison Park School's student population of 545 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harrison Park School is 0.82, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
4%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
24%
2%
White
21%
60%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Harrison Park School often compared to?
Harrison Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vestal Elementary School, Portland Arthur Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Harrison Park School?
545 students attend Harrison Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of Harrison Park School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 Harrison Park School?
Harrison Park School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harrison Park School offer ?
Harrison Park School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harrison Park School part of?
Harrison Park School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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