Excellent
#39 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 3% in state
Sauvie Island School
Elementary School · Scappoose Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Scappoose Sd 1j charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14445 NW Charlton Rd, Portland, OR 97231
- Math 66% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sauvie Island School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sauvie Island 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$122,063
Median home value
$795,100
Median rent
$1,824/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97231; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Sitton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Grant Watts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–3 | Not available | 352 | Compare → |
| Scappoose Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | Not available | 38 | 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.
Scappoose Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sauvie Island School is listed in Scappoose SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sauvie Island School
Sauvie Island School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Scappoose Sd 1j, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sauvie Island School
What grades does Sauvie Island School serve?
Sauvie Island School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sauvie Island School?
Sauvie Island School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauvie Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauvie Island School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sauvie Island School rank in OR?
Sauvie Island School ranks #39 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sauvie Island School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sauvie Island School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Sauvie Island School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sauvie Island School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sauvie Island School a charter school?
Yes, Sauvie Island School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sauvie Island School a Title I school?
No, Sauvie Island School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sauvie Island School?
31.8% of students at Sauvie Island 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (503) 621-3426
- Area population (ZIP 97231)
- 4,304
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 97231; 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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