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#1200 of 1,226 schools in OR
Linwood Elementary School
Elementary School · North Clackamas Sd 12 · Milwaukie, OR
A North Clackamas Sd 12 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11909 SE Linwood Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
- Math 15% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linwood Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Linwood 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sojourner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Whitcomb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Lewelling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 289 | 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
- #29 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
Linwood Elementary School is listed in North Clackamas SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linwood Elementary School
Linwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milwaukie, OR, part of North Clackamas Sd 12, serving approximately 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,200 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linwood Elementary School
What grades does Linwood Elementary School serve?
Linwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Linwood Elementary School?
Linwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linwood Elementary School rank in OR?
Linwood Elementary School ranks #1,200 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Linwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Linwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linwood Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Linwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Linwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Linwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linwood Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Linwood 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (503) 353-5460
- 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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