Durham Elementary School
Tel:
(503)431-4500
- Durham Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Durham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Durham Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 530 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Durham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Durham Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #185 out of 1,194 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 55% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Durham Elementary School is Durham Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Durham Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Durham Center (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Durham Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 143 students
0.0 miles
8040 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503)431-4580 0.0 6-12 143 - Portland Tigard High School Grades: 9-12 | 1989 students
0.4 miles
9000 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503)431-5400 0.4 9-12 1989 - Portland James Templeton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 589 students
0.9 miles
9500 Sw Murdock St
Portland, OR 97224
(503)431-4850 0.9 K-5 589 - Portland Twality Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1026 students
1.0 miles
14650 Sw 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503)431-5200 1.0 6-8 1026 - Lake Oswego River Grove Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 538 students
1.5 miles
5850 Sw Mcewan Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503)534-2363 1.5 K-5 538
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