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Creative Science School

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Summary

Creative Science School is a public elementary school serving 423 students in grades K-8 in Portland, Oregon, which is part of the highly-ranked Portland School District 1J. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 30% of Oregon elementary schools.

Creative Science School's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school has significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. It also excels in supporting specialized student groups, with its Special Education students ranking in the top 10% of Oregon elementary schools, and its White and Female students performing well above state and district averages. The school's higher spending per student compared to the district and state may contribute to its success, along with its focus on science and creative learning.

When compared to nearby schools, Creative Science School stands out. It consistently outperforms the academic proficiency of the David Douglas School District 40, which includes lower-performing schools like Mill Park Elementary and West Powellhurst Elementary. This disparity may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as the nearby schools have higher percentages of students from low-income families, which can impact academic outcomes.

423

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

26%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1231 SE 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216-1899

(503) 916-6431

District: Portland School District 1J

Students who attend Creative Science School usually attend:

High:

Leodis V. McDaniel High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Asian:

10.2%

Hispanic:

9.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2017 → 79th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (52% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2017

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school52%

District avg50%

Oregon avg36%

Not ranked this year

Creative Science School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

13^th of 140Portland School District 1J among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	80.0	112 of 706	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	67.3	185 of 706	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	64.9	215 of 705	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.7	140 of 709	80.3%	★★★★☆
2017	69.8	185 of 701	73.6%	★★★★☆
2016	67.3	202 of 697	71.0%	★★★★☆
2015	74.5	151 of 706	78.6%	★★★★☆
2014	77.7	124 of 695	82.2%	★★★★☆
2013	80.7	105 of 707	85.1%	★★★★☆
2012	74.6	152 of 730	79.2%	★★★★☆
2011	70.4	175 of 695	74.8%	★★★★☆
2010	60.0	288 of 674	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	33.9	59 of 86	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	78.7	117 of 652	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	166 of 646	74.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.1	142 of 621	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	71.0	163 of 681	76.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	76.4	92 of 595	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	182 of 703	74.1%	★★★★☆
2019	54.4	226 of 597	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.6	224 of 640	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	77.8	114 of 665	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	185 of 654	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	62.1	207 of 623	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.2	132 of 680	80.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	82.7	19 of 231	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	79.7	25 of 215	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	80.5	32 of 303	89.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.9	55 of 481	88.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	74.6	136 of 656	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	64.6	199 of 666	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	64.3	213 of 662	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.6	149 of 683	78.2%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	69.9	78 of 380	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	74 of 367	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	91.2	25 of 379	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	78.0	62 of 384	83.9%	★★★★☆
2017	78.4	55 of 382	85.6%	★★★★☆
2016	78.0	60 of 383	84.3%	★★★★☆
2015	93.5	19 of 381	95.0%	★★★★★
2014	85.1	37 of 382	90.3%	★★★★★
2013	74.5	75 of 377	80.1%	★★★★☆
2012	55.8	178 of 395	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.6	105 of 357	70.6%	★★★★☆
2010	67.0	93 of 343	72.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	73.0	64 of 323	80.2%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	56 of 310	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	86.0	28 of 277	89.9%	★★★★★
2018	80.9	43 of 342	87.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	87.1	15 of 312	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	72.9	72 of 364	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.8	7 of 282	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	61.4	85 of 325	73.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	69.9	63 of 318	80.2%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	69 of 312	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	91.4	19 of 291	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	74.8	62 of 341	81.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2022	72.7	18 of 143	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	21 of 206	89.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	71.2	71 of 360	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	68.2	79 of 355	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	85.9	33 of 344	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	76.4	65 of 357	81.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Special Education (2023)92nd percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)85th percentile~ school

Male (2023)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2023)82nd percentile~ school

White (2023)79th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2018)31st percentile-49 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)95th percentile+16 vs school

Special Education (2022)87th percentile+8 vs school

White (2023)80th percentile~ school

Male (2023)80th percentile~ school

Female (2023)80th percentile~ school

By subject vs Oregon (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts66%+23 vs state

Science43%+14 vs state

Mathematics42%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 27, 2017

Hands on learning, very involved parent community. Great school Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Creative Science School is truly an amazing place for students. The staff and teachers are intelligent and warm. They deeply care about the students. The parents are very involved. There are no volunteer requirements but parent involvement is an essential piece of why this schools works. The program has been around for 30 years and the curriculum is Piaget/Constructivism. The “science” in the school name comes from implementing the scientific method in the classroom. This is not a science thematic school. Our teachers use the Storyline Method to present constructivist theory in a practical form. Learning is built around units and students work together to hypothesize, test, conclude and report. The school also uses the program MindUp; which nurtures optimism and happiness in the classroom, helps eliminate bullying and aggression, increases empathy and compassion, while resolving peer conflicts. My son loves the peace MindUp brings to his day. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 11, 2012

MY SON IS A SEVEN GRADER NOW, HE WAS TWO YEARS BEHIND ON MATH SO HAVE TO PAY FOR TUTORING, SO THAT HE WILL BE AT GRADE LEVEL. I DON'T FEEL LIKE THIS SCHOOL IS TEACHING THE RIGHT SUBJECTS AND I'M SURE I AM NOT THE ONLY PARENT THAT THINK THAT. I WILL TRANSFER MY SON TO DEFERENCE SCHOOL ALONG WITH SOME OTHER PARENTS. DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE BRINGING YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL. Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Creative Science School

What district is Creative Science School in?

Portland School District 1J

How many students attend Creative Science School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Creative Science School.

What is the racial makeup of Creative Science School?

Students at Creative Science School are 67% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Not Specified, 1% American Indian.

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