West Gresham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
24%
Black
(19-20)4%
2%
White
(19-20)64%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend West Gresham Elementary School?
284 students attend West Gresham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Gresham Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Gresham Elementary School offer ?
West Gresham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Gresham Elementary School part of?
West Gresham Elementary School is part of Gresham-Barlow School District 10j.
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