Excellent
#141 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 11% in state
The Ivy School
Elementary School · Oregon Department of Education · Portland, OR
An Oregon Department of Education charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5420 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217
- Math 32% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Ivy School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The Ivy 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 100Biker’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
$100,387
Median home value
$569,500
Median rent
$1,789/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97217; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Chief Joseph Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Boise-eliot Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 307 | 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.
Oregon Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Ivy School is listed in Oregon Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Ivy School
The Ivy School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Oregon Department of Education, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Ivy School
What grades does The Ivy School serve?
The Ivy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Ivy School?
The Ivy School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Ivy School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Ivy School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Ivy School rank in OR?
The Ivy School ranks #141 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is The Ivy School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Ivy 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 The Ivy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Ivy School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Ivy School a charter school?
Yes, The Ivy School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Ivy School a Title I school?
No, The Ivy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Ivy School?
22.0% of students at The Ivy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (503) 288-8553
- Area population (ZIP 97217)
- 34,756
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 97217; 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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