Excellent
#138 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 11% in state
Mary Woodward Elementary School
Elementary School · Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j · Tigard, OR
A Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12325 SW Katherine St, Tigard, OR 97223
- Math 57% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Woodward Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mary Woodward 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,800/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tigard), 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
$108,040
Median home value
$577,600
Median rent
$1,726/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Islamic School of Met/oregon Islamic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Charles F Tigard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Greenway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Woodward Elementary School is listed in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Woodward Elementary School
Mary Woodward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tigard, OR, part of Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j, serving approximately 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Woodward Elementary School
What grades does Mary Woodward Elementary School serve?
Mary Woodward Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mary Woodward Elementary School?
Mary Woodward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Woodward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Woodward Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Woodward Elementary School rank in OR?
Mary Woodward Elementary School ranks #138 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mary Woodward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Woodward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Mary Woodward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Woodward Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Woodward Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mary Woodward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Woodward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mary Woodward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Woodward Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Mary Woodward 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
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (503) 431-4700
- Area population (ZIP 97223)
- 50,226
- Area average commute
- 23.5 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 97223; 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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