Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sauvie Island 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sauvie Island Academy serves the southeast part of Portland, OR, covering an attendance area of approximately 43.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sauvie Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sauvie Island School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Sauvie Island School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sauvie Island School is 0.31, which is less 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
#125 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
82%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauvie Island School's ranking?
Sauvie Island School is ranked #125 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sauvie Island School often compared to?
Sauvie Island Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sauvie Island School?
212 students attend Sauvie Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sauvie Island School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sauvie Island School?
Sauvie Island School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sauvie Island School offer ?
Sauvie Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sauvie Island School part of?
Sauvie Island School is part of Scappoose SD 1j School District.
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