Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar Mill 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Mill Elementary School serves the northeastern part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically experience a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles and the furthest edge located 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar Mill Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Mill Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1174 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Mill Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cedar Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonny Slope Elementary School, West Tualatin View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cedar Mill Elementary School?
350 students attend Cedar Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cedar Mill Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Mill Elementary School?
Cedar Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedar Mill Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Mill Elementary School part of?
Cedar Mill Elementary School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
In what neighborhood is Cedar Mill Elementary School located?
Cedar Mill Elementary School is located in the Cedar Mill neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 6 other public schools located in Cedar Mill.
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