Below Average
#937 of 1,226 schools in OR
Arthur Academy
Elementary School · David Douglas Sd 40 · Portland, OR
A David Douglas Sd 40 charter elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13717 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236
- Math 45% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 77.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arthur Academy 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- 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
$68,582
Median home value
$414,400
Median rent
$1,436/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Serendipity CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Mill Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 413 | 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.
David Douglas Sd 40
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $21,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arthur Academy is listed in David Douglas SD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur Academy
Arthur Academy is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of David Douglas Sd 40, serving approximately 155 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 77.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur Academy
What grades does Arthur Academy serve?
Arthur Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Arthur Academy?
Arthur Academy has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Academy is 77.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur Academy rank in OR?
Arthur Academy ranks #937 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Arthur Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Arthur Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arthur Academy a charter school?
Yes, Arthur Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arthur Academy a Title I school?
No, Arthur Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur Academy?
59.4% of students at Arthur Academy 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
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 77.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (503) 252-3753
- Area population (ZIP 97236)
- 37,864
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 97236; 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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