Excellent
#89 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 7% in state
Arleta Elementary School
Elementary School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5109 SE 66th Ave, Portland, OR 97206
- Math 47% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arleta Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arleta 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$94,233
Median home value
$480,500
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Woodstock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Woodmere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Creston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 238 | 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.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #33 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arleta Elementary School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arleta Elementary School
Arleta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arleta Elementary School
What grades does Arleta Elementary School serve?
Arleta Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Arleta Elementary School?
Arleta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arleta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arleta Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arleta Elementary School rank in OR?
Arleta Elementary School ranks #89 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Arleta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arleta Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Arleta Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arleta Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arleta Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arleta Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arleta Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arleta Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arleta Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Arleta 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (503) 916-6330
- Area population (ZIP 97206)
- 50,258
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 97206; 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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