Summary
Abernethy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 330 students in grades K-5. As part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 13th out of 140 districts in Oregon, Abernethy has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Abernethy Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 76.1% of 3rd graders, 85.5% of 4th graders, and 82.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.4%, 58.8%, and 59.5% for the district, respectively. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking within the top 7 in Oregon for male students, top 6 for Hispanic students, and top 2 for special education students in recent years.
While Abernethy Elementary has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to previous years, ranging from 31.5% to 38.1%, the school still outperforms the district and state averages in this metric. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending compared to the district average, with $21,267 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the district's $19,464 per student. The area surrounding Abernethy Elementary is home to several other high-performing schools, such as Winterhaven School, Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School, and Richmond Elementary School, suggesting a strong educational ecosystem in the local community.
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