Scott Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Portland, Oregon, serving around 450 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 18 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Scott Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced than some of the nearby schools like Alameda Elementary and Laurelhurst Elementary, which have a predominantly white student body. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools and its performance on state assessments is significantly lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. This is likely due in part to the high percentage (65.56%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.
While Scott Elementary's performance has been consistently low, the gap between its academic achievement and the district/state averages has been widening over the years. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively better rankings for its White and English Language Learner students, but struggling with its African American, Hispanic, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented student populations. This suggests that the socioeconomic and demographic factors may play a significant role in the academic outcomes of Scott Elementary, and that ensuring equitable funding and resource allocation could be an important consideration for the Portland School District 1J.
Scott Elementary School ranks 450th of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students at Scott Elementary School are 37% Hispanic, 36% White, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Scott Elementary School.
Portland School District 1J
Students who attend Scott Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Roseway Heights SchoolHigh : Leodis V. McDaniel High School