Portland Elementary School (Closed 2023)

906 W Portland
Springfield, MO 65807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Portland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
240 students

Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
17 teachers

Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(18-19)
25-29%
42%
(18-19)
40-44%
49%
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Hispanic
(19-20)
9%
7%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(19-20)
7%
16%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

White
(19-20)
69%
70%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(19-20)
14%
5%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
60%
44%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Portland Elementary School?
240 students attend Portland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Portland Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Portland Elementary School offer ?
Portland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Portland Elementary School part of?
Portland Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

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