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#463 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 38% in state
Ardenwald Elementary School
Elementary School · North Clackamas Sd 12 · Milwaukie, OR
A North Clackamas Sd 12 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8950 SE 36th St, Milwaukie, OR 97222
- Math 36% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ardenwald Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ardenwald Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,441
Median home value
$465,100
Median rent
$1,592/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duniway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Lewelling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Puddletown SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Clackamas Sd 12
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #9 of 31
- District spending per student
- $15,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ardenwald Elementary School is listed in North Clackamas SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ardenwald Elementary School
Ardenwald Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milwaukie, OR, part of North Clackamas Sd 12, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ardenwald Elementary School
What grades does Ardenwald Elementary School serve?
Ardenwald Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ardenwald Elementary School?
Ardenwald Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardenwald Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardenwald Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ardenwald Elementary School rank in OR?
Ardenwald Elementary School ranks #463 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ardenwald Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ardenwald Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ardenwald Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ardenwald Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ardenwald Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ardenwald Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ardenwald Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ardenwald Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ardenwald Elementary School?
70.4% of students at Ardenwald Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (503) 353-5320
- Area population (ZIP 97222)
- 36,643
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97222; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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