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#679 of 1,226 schools in OR
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Elementary School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8960 N Woolsey Ave, Portland, OR 97203
- Math 11% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rosa Parks Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rosa Parks 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$77,619
Median home value
$468,600
Median rent
$1,551/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Peninsula Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Shining Star Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 78 | 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.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #74 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rosa Parks Elementary School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rosa Parks Elementary School
Rosa Parks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rosa Parks Elementary School
What grades does Rosa Parks Elementary School serve?
Rosa Parks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Rosa Parks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rosa Parks Elementary School rank in OR?
Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks #679 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Rosa Parks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosa Parks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosa Parks Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rosa Parks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rosa Parks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosa Parks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rosa Parks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosa Parks Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Rosa Parks 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.7%
- Phone
- (503) 916-6250
- Area population (ZIP 97203)
- 33,159
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 97203; 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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