Excellent
#87 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 7% in state
Oak Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Oswego Sd 7j · Lake Oswego, OR
A Lake Oswego Sd 7j elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55 Kingsgate Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
- Math 67% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Creek Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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
17%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Creek 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,178/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Oswego), 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
$126,866
Median home value
$790,900
Median rent
$1,951/mo
College educated
72.7%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97035; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hills Montessori School-lake OswegoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe Academy - School of Arts/scesPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Maayan Torah Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Sonshine Express PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lake Oswego Sd 7j
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $17,601NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Creek Elementary School is listed in Lake Oswego SD 7J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Creek Elementary School
Oak Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Oswego, OR, part of Lake Oswego Sd 7j, serving approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Creek Elementary School
What grades does Oak Creek Elementary School serve?
Oak Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Creek Elementary School?
Oak Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Creek Elementary School rank in OR?
Oak Creek Elementary School ranks #87 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Oak Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Creek Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oak Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oak Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Creek Elementary School?
17.0% of students at Oak Creek 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
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (503) 534-2323
- Area population (ZIP 97035)
- 25,875
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 97035; 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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