Excellent
#145 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 12% in state
Sato Elementary School
Elementary School · Beaverton Sd 48j · Portland, OR
A Beaverton Sd 48j elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7775 NW Kaiser Rd., Portland, OR 97229
- Math 67% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sato Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 68% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sato 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$159,863
Median home value
$728,800
Median rent
$1,948/mo
College educated
68.8%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97229; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 727 | Compare → |
| Jacob Wismer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Goodtime Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Goodtime Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 58 | 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.
Beaverton Sd 48j
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #14 of 56
- District spending per student
- $15,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sato Elementary School is listed in Beaverton SD 48J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sato Elementary School
Sato Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Beaverton Sd 48j, serving approximately 850 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sato Elementary School
What grades does Sato Elementary School serve?
Sato Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sato Elementary School?
Sato Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sato Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sato Elementary School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sato Elementary School rank in OR?
Sato Elementary School ranks #145 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sato Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sato Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Sato Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sato Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Sato Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sato Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sato Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sato Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sato Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Sato 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
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (503) 356-2530
- Area population (ZIP 97229)
- 75,626
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 97229; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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