Summary
Margaret Scott Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Portland, Oregon, serving 324 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Reynolds School District 7, which is ranked 133 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Margaret Scott Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 50.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Alder Elementary (34.3%) and Glenfair Elementary (34.3%). The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is consistently lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 16.7% of 3rd graders, 8.3% of 4th graders, and 26.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.3%, 42.1%, and 46.7%, respectively.
While Margaret Scott Elementary School performs relatively well for African American students, ranking in the top 10-15 schools in the state, it struggles with other subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented students, where it ranks in the bottom 30-60 schools in the state. Despite the relatively high spending per student at $21,921 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's academic performance remains low, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The school may need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to ensure they are effectively supporting student learning and achievement.
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