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#1216 of 1,226 schools in OR
Whitcomb Elementary School
Elementary School · North Clackamas Sd 12 · Milwaukie, OR
A North Clackamas Sd 12 elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7400 SE Thompson Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
- Math 8% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitcomb Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 74 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Whitcomb 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukie), 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
$77,441
Median home value
$465,100
Median rent
$1,592/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Linwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Sojourner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Clackamas Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 533 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Clackamas Sd 12
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #30 of 31
- District spending per student
- $15,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitcomb Elementary School is listed in North Clackamas SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitcomb Elementary School
Whitcomb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milwaukie, OR, part of North Clackamas Sd 12, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitcomb Elementary School
What grades does Whitcomb Elementary School serve?
Whitcomb Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Whitcomb Elementary School?
Whitcomb Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitcomb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitcomb Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitcomb Elementary School rank in OR?
Whitcomb Elementary School ranks #1,216 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Whitcomb Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitcomb Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Whitcomb Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitcomb Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whitcomb Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whitcomb Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitcomb Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whitcomb Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitcomb Elementary School?
70.7% of students at Whitcomb 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (503) 353-5660
- Area population (ZIP 97222)
- 36,643
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 97222; 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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