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Cherry Park Elementary School vs. Mill Park Elementary School

Should you attend Cherry Park Elementary School or Mill Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cherry Park Elementary School
1930 Se 104th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mill Park Elementary School
1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cherry Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Mill Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherry Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Park 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 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
478 students
449 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherry Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mill Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherry Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mill Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherry Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mill Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mill Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#227 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
#1157 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherry Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mill Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in OR)
9%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mill Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in OR)
20%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mill Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in OR)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cherry Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mill Park Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
76
61
Grade 1 Students
77
68
Grade 2 Students
74
83
Grade 3 Students
85
76
Grade 4 Students
79
75
Grade 5 Students
87
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cherry Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mill Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
15%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherry Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mill Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherry Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mill Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherry Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mill Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherry Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mill Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cherry Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mill Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherry Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mill Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.77
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherry Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mill Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherry Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mill Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherry Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mill Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the David Douglas SD 40 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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