Patrick Lynch Elementary School
Patrick Lynch Elementary School serves 521 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Patrick Lynch Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Patrick Lynch Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Patrick Lynch Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 521 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Patrick Lynch Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,200 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Patrick Lynch Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #892 out of 1200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 23% |
| Black | 5% | 2% |
| White | 42% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Centennial 28j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Patrick Lynch Elementary School is Centennial High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rockwood Preparatory Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alder Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Alder Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 502 students10
0.4 miles
17200 Se Alder St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-4673 0.4 K-5 502 - Portland Oliver Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 408 students10
0.5 miles
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207 0.5 K-6 408 - Portland Parklane Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 380 students10
0.6 miles
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205 0.6 K-6 380 - Portland Rockwood Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-7 | 313 students10
0.8 miles
740 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 907-1023 0.8 K-7 313 - Portland Centennial Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 936 students10
0.9 miles
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206 0.9 7-8 936
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