1915 Ne 33rd
Portland, OR 97212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Beverly Cleary School serves 691 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beverly Cleary School's student population of 691 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
691 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beverly Cleary School is 0.36, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (OR)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
69%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
81%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beverly Cleary 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
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
79%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beverly Cleary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).

How many students attend Beverly Cleary School?

691 students attend Beverly Cleary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Beverly Cleary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Beverly Cleary School?

Beverly Cleary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.

What grades does Beverly Cleary School offer ?

Beverly Cleary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Beverly Cleary School part of?

Beverly Cleary School is part of Portland School District 1j.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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