Summary:
Woodmere Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 234 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.
Woodmere Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 18.4% of 3rd graders, 25% of 4th graders, and 30.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 55.4%, 58.1%, and 59.8%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even lower, with only 10.3% of 3rd graders, 17.5% of 4th graders, and 23.7% of 5th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the district's 56.2%, 54.3%, and 46.5%. Woodmere's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students, and its high percentage of students from low-income families (65.81%) may contribute to these academic challenges.
In contrast, nearby schools like Woodstock Elementary and Lewis Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, with Woodstock Elementary ranked 107 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and Lewis Elementary ranked 42, both with 4- and 5-star ratings, respectively. Addressing the persistent underperformance at Woodmere Elementary School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school and its community, as well as the successful practices of the higher-performing nearby schools.
Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Portland School District 1J
SchoolDigger Rank:
620th of 706 Oregon Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,167
Students who attend Woodmere Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4
Number of students: 234
Racial breakdown:
White:
44.4%
Hispanic:
23.5%
Asian:
11.1%
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African American:
10.3%
Two or more races:
8.5%
Pacific Islander:
1.3%
American Indian:
0.4%
Not Specified:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%
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