Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Markham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Markham Elementary School serves the southern part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Markham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Markham Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Markham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Markham Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#327 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
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
16%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)46.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-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 Markham Elementary School's ranking?
Markham Elementary School is ranked #327 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Markham Elementary School often compared to?
Markham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephenson Elementary School, Riverdale Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Markham Elementary School?
341 students attend Markham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Markham Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Markham Elementary School?
Markham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Markham Elementary School offer ?
Markham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Markham Elementary School part of?
Markham Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Markham Elementary School located?
Markham Elementary School is located in the West Portland Park neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in West Portland Park.
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