Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rockwood Preparatory Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockwood Preparatory Academy's student population of 397 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockwood Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwood Preparatory Academy is 0.65, 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
#868 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwood Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Rockwood Preparatory Academy is ranked #868 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Rockwood Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Rockwood Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert Park Elementary School, Alder Elementary School, Ventura Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Rockwood Preparatory Academy?
397 students attend Rockwood Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rockwood Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockwood Preparatory Academy?
Rockwood Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockwood Preparatory Academy offer ?
Rockwood Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockwood Preparatory Academy part of?
Rockwood Preparatory Academy is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Rockwood Preparatory Academy located?
Rockwood Preparatory Academy is located in the Rockwood neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Rockwood.
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