The Ivy School

Summary:

The Ivy School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Portland, Oregon, with 271 students. It is part of the Oregon Department of Education district, which is ranked 14 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating. The Ivy School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 137th to 378th out of Oregon's elementary schools, and its current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 233rd, with a 3-star rating.

The Ivy School consistently outperforms the state and Portland School District 1J averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 76.7% of 7th-grade students at The Ivy School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 60.8% for the district and 43.2% for the state. The school's female and male students, as well as its white students, have higher rankings compared to their peers statewide. Additionally, The Ivy School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (37.27% in 2022-2023) compared to many of the nearby schools, which range from 23.41% to 72.85%, suggesting it serves a more economically diverse student population.

However, The Ivy School has a higher student-teacher ratio (20.8 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.4 to 18.3 students per teacher. This could be a potential challenge, as it may impact the level of individual attention and support students receive. Overall, The Ivy School appears to be a high-performing public charter school that is effectively serving its diverse student population and outperforming the state and district averages in key academic areas.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 5420 N. Interstate
       Portland, OR  97217


(503) 288-8553

District: Oregon Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Hispanic:
11.1%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Compare Details The Ivy School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Oregon Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Ivy School ranks better than 90.3% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details The Ivy School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Oregon Department of Education School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (11.1%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Ivy School is 20.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Oregon Department of Education School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Ivy School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Ivy School 233rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See The Ivy School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Ivy School 36th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See The Ivy School in the ranking list.)

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Oregon Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Oregon Department of Education 14th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Ivy School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 54.04 331st 695 52.4%
2012 41.79 469th 730 35.8%
2013 48.33 378th 707 46.5%
2014 63.10 251st 695 63.9%
2015 62.94 220th 706 68.8%
2016 48.07 351st 697 49.6%
2017 45.26 368th 701 47.5%
2018 61.08 251st 709 64.6%
2019 62.56 231st 705 67.2%
2022 76.84 137th 706 80.6%
2023 68.24 184th 706 73.9%
2024 60.58 233rd 710 67.2%
See the entire list of Oregon Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 290th 640 54.7%
2022 77.21 134th 703 80.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.26 209th 681 69.3%
2019 72.35 148th 621 76.2%
2022 69.16 161st 646 75.1%
2023 69.08 162nd 652 75.2%
2024 61.90 200th 658 69.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.21 280th 680 58.8%
2019 78.06 119th 623 80.9%
2022 77.63 111th 654 83.0%
2023 61.65 218th 665 67.2%
2024 52.54 268th 662 59.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.35 281st 683 58.9%
2019 59.76 247th 662 62.7%
2022 79.93 95th 666 85.7%
2023 64.19 216th 656 67.1%
2024 56.21 264th 670 60.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Ivy School

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 54.69 186th 395 52.9%
2013 4.83 366th 377 2.9%
2014 20.75 328th 382 14.1%
2015 48.17 194th 381 49.1%
2016 34.15 275th 383 28.2%
2017 51.24 178th 382 53.4%
2018 40.44 231st 384 39.8%
2019 46.29 195th 379 48.5%
2022 76.58 62nd 367 83.1%
2023 81.62 53rd 380 86.1%
2024 86.35 36th 371 90.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.18 1st 150 99.3%
2024 100.00 1st 153 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.17 156th 325 52.0%
2022 77.03 59th 364 83.8%
2023 68.72 62nd 312 80.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.05 175th 342 48.8%
2022 63.42 95th 310 69.4%
2023 77.54 50th 323 84.5%
2024 91.48 22nd 313 93.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.22 265th 341 22.3%
2022 83.16 35th 312 88.8%
2023 79.39 47th 318 85.2%
2024 66.41 82nd 323 74.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at The Ivy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.05 179th 357 49.9%
2019 56.60 138th 344 59.9%
2022 74.04 66th 355 81.4%
2023 91.06 25th 360 93.1%
2024 88.81 26th 349 92.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a teacher
Monday, December 24, 2018

Open Quote This school claims to be a Montessori school, but close to none of its lead teachers actually have Montessori training from an accredited institution. While the ratio of students to teachers is technically 15:1 (each classroom has a lead and assistant teacher), they have completely bombed at mastering the model of Montessori while trying to align with some of the public school system demands, especially for those with special needs - either those gifted/performing above grade average, and those who need extra support. The school is full of children who have had trouble in traditional public schools and are seeking alternatives, but the administration is incredibly faulty and doesn't/hasn't provided extra professional development and resources for their teachers to help support the influx of these students: This is something that is too costly, as reported by the administration to teachers.

If your child loves school, has friends, does well in school and loves adults and doesn't need special needs/IEP/extra guidance, this school will swallow them due to the fact that the overworked teachers are stretched too thin working with an overcrowd of students with special needs.

There is a serious lack of parent education options about the Montessori model of education and overall curriculum, especially for parents who are interested in enrolling their children in Montessori for the first time. This has led to the high population of students with special needs, because good parents are desperate to find solutions for their children when traditional public schooling has failed their children. Parents at Ivy aren't given the information they need to understand that transferring into an authentic Montessori program at the age of 7 or older without having any experience in this model of self-guided education does not do their child any favors, regardless of whether they have been successful in a traditional classroom or not. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Open Quote My daughter has been a lifelong, self-described "Montessori kid". She's been in Montessori programs since she was seven months old. She started at The Ivy School in second grade.

Before she started, I was concerned that most of the children there would not have had the benefit of years spent in a Montessori primary school, would not know the routines, and would not be well-practiced in grace and courtesy. My concern, it turns out, was justified.

The Ivy School seems to attract a lot of families with children who struggle with their emotions and have extremely high needs. The school is not equipped to deal with these students, as Ivy School doesn't have a counselor and the teachers are not trained to handle this. The teachers really are doing the best they can given they have mixed-age classrooms of 30 students each, and a wide range of abilities and needs to cater to-- all without the benefit of the resources available to neighborhood public schools.

The administration is terrible. The Director doesn't have a background or training in education and she doesn't appear to support the students, teachers, or fellow administrators. The first time I met her, she immediately got in my face about how "you Montessori parents have to realize we do standardized tests here!" It's laughable that she works in Montessori education the encounters I've seen her have with students are cringe-worthy. What appeared at first to be occasional lapses in professionalism turned out to be just who she is-- defensive, hyper-reactive, bullying.

It quickly became apparent to us that our daughter wasn't learning anything at Ivy School. She was spending time in the hallway to avoid her noisy classroom. Some days her biggest accomplishment seemed to be sharpening a bunch of pencils. Her friends were being bullied with racist comments. Students in her class were biting, punching and throwing things at other students and the administration was turning a blind eye to everything.

We approached the campus admin to have our daughter moved into another classroom-- hoping just to delay switching schools until after Lower El. What followed was a series of unprovoked emails from the Director essentially telling us to shut up and tow the line or leave the school. (Turns out, it's not just some students who have no knowledge of grace and courtesy.) Numerous pleas for a civil, in-person conversation went un-answered. So we left.

If you are looking for a quality education for your child in a school where s/he will be respected and safe, you will be wise to stay far far away from Ivy School. And if you are coming from a Montessori school, this is a far cry from anything that you have been used to. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 29, 2013

Open Quote The Ivy School is a young school with great curriculum. Montessori education is ideal for self-directed learners who want to move at their own pace. The new principal is energetic and full of great ideas. After 1 year, I am optimistic about my child's education. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 12, 2012

Open Quote The March 5, 2012, comment is about Maria's Place preschool, which is run by Tammy Kennedy and is on the same campus as the The Ivy School, but is NOT the Ivy School! Ivy School is a 1st-7th grade public charter school. Maria's Place is a private preschool for ages 2-K. Not the same institution!

The Ivy School is a fabulous learning environment for self-directed, curious students who are ready to thrive in a Montessori environment. Our child (first grader) is having a fantastic time, rushing off to school and coming home brimming w/knowledge and love of education. Great choice for our kid!

Also, please note: the demographic and other info for the school on this website is inaccurate (there are 6 teachers, w/ 6 assistants, for example; and ~13% free/reduced lunch, etc.) Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 5, 2012

Open Quote We were so excited about the possibility of having our son attend one of Ivy's programs. We met with the director Tammy Kennedy and looked around the school. The classrooms were beautiful and the curriculum engaging. We were also excited about our son who is bilingual, continuing his exploration into Spanish. We then made it to the open house. What we heard made both my partner and I skeptical. There were several families with young children who were told that their child's fears about going to the bathroom alone were silly. That there would be no exception made to meet student's individual needs. We were also told that if our son got muddy or happen to pee his pants, something that has happened once since he was two, that we would have to come from work and deal with it. Parents of three year old were told the same thing. The director Tammy Kennedy was judgmental in her tone while addressing these concerns of parents. She was judgmental of the children's skills as well as the parents concerns.

I saw little care or consideration for difference. I do not want my child to go to a school where accommodations are not made for a diverse student body. I want him to know and see a teaching staff and a school that really sees what individual students need and is willing to meet them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Ivy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 34 16 0 4 1 n/a n/a 3 58
2011 93 18 0 5 1 0 3 0 120
2012 107 18 2 17 2 0 1 0 147
2013 133 19 2 18 5 0 3 0 180
2014 172 21 3 15 7 0 7 0 225
2015 167 13 7 12 5 0 10 0 214
2016 204 11 7 21 5 0 13 0 261
2017 207 5 6 29 5 0 16 0 268
2018 202 6 10 26 3 1 17 0 265
2019 192 6 7 26 0 2 13 1 247
2020 219 13 5 32 3 1 21 2 296
2021 241 23 3 35 4 0 19 2 327
2022 203 20 2 29 3 0 18 4 279
2023 192 21 7 30 2 0 17 2 271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Ivy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 58 0.5 116.0 n/a
2011 120 5.0 24.0 0
2012 147 5.0 29.4 19
2013 180 8.0 22.5 n/a
2014 225 n/a n/a 25.3
2015 214 8.0 26.7 33.6
2016 261 10.0 26.1 25.7
2017 268 10.3 25.9 16.4
2018 265 9.9 26.7 17.4
2019 247 11.0 22.4 14.6
2020 296 9.0 32.8 17.2
2021 327 14.0 23.3 n/a
2022 279 14.0 19.9 n/a
2023 271 13.0 20.8 37.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Ivy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 58 0.5 116.0 n/a
2011 120 5.0 24.0 0
2012 147 5.0 29.4 19
2013 180 8.0 22.5 n/a
2014 225 n/a n/a 25.3
2015 214 8.0 26.7 33.6
2016 261 10.0 26.1 25.7
2017 268 10.3 25.9 16.4
2018 265 9.9 26.7 17.4
2019 247 11.0 22.4 14.6
2020 296 9.0 32.8 17.2
2021 327 14.0 23.3 n/a
2022 279 14.0 19.9 n/a
2023 271 13.0 20.8 37.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Impact of COVID-19 on The Ivy School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 231st of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 184th of 706 Elementary schools
 6.7%
Ranks 195th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 380 Middle schools
 37.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Ivy School)68.648.1
 20.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Department of Education)48.649
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (The Ivy School)6040.7
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon Department of Education)4435.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Ivy School)51.651.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Department of Education)44.756.1
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (The Ivy School)19.437.1
 17.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Department of Education)37.941.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Ivy School)72.567.9
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Department of Education)57.462.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (The Ivy School)3928.6
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Department of Education)36.730.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (The Ivy School)5542.9
 12.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon Department of Education)4435.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (The Ivy School)6080
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Department of Education)6151.3
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (The Ivy School)2046.2
 26.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Department of Education)28.427.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The Ivy School)66.758.1
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Department of Education)62.353.7
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Ivy School)38.145.2
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Department of Education)40.632.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The Ivy School)46.753.8
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Department of Education)53.262.2
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Ivy School)26.741.7
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Department of Education)32.827.8
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (The Ivy School)38.544
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon Department of Education)40.737
 3.7%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students247271
 9.7%
African American621
 250%
American Indian02
Asian77
Hispanic2630
 15.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White192192
Two or More Races1317
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.6%37.3%
 22.7%


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Students at The Ivy School are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended The Ivy School.

The Ivy School ranks 233rd of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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