Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret Scott Elementary 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 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Margaret Scott Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Margaret Scott Elementary School is 0.80, 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)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
22%
2%
White
21%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Margaret Scott Elementary School?
358 students attend Margaret Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Margaret Scott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Scott Elementary School?
Margaret Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margaret Scott Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Margaret Scott Elementary School part of?
Margaret Scott Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
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