Excellent
#167 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 14% in state
Gresham Arthur Academy
Elementary School · Gresham-barlow Sd 10j · Gresham, OR
A Gresham-barlow Sd 10j charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1890 NE Cleveland Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
- Math 50% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gresham Arthur Academy score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gresham 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gresham), 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
$61,793
Median home value
$418,100
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Metro East Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 267 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gresham-barlow Sd 10j
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #1 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gresham Arthur Academy is listed in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gresham Arthur Academy
Gresham Arthur Academy is a public elementary school in Gresham, OR, part of Gresham-barlow Sd 10j, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gresham Arthur Academy
What grades does Gresham Arthur Academy serve?
Gresham Arthur Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gresham Arthur Academy?
Gresham Arthur Academy has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gresham Arthur Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gresham Arthur Academy 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 Gresham Arthur Academy rank in OR?
Gresham Arthur Academy ranks #167 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gresham Arthur Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gresham Arthur Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Gresham Arthur Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gresham Arthur Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gresham Arthur Academy a charter school?
Yes, Gresham Arthur Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gresham Arthur Academy a Title I school?
No, Gresham Arthur Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gresham Arthur Academy?
42.7% of students at Gresham 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
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (503) 667-4900
- Area population (ZIP 97030)
- 38,471
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 97030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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