East Orient Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gresham, Oregon, serving 366 students in grades K-5 and part of the Gresham-Barlow School District.
East Orient Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring significantly higher than their peers. The school's Hispanic and low-income student groups also perform exceptionally well, often ranking in the top quartile of Oregon elementary schools. However, the school's overall ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 79th out of 709 schools in 2017-2018 to 214th out of 710 schools in 2023-2024. This may be due in part to the strong performance of the nearby Gresham Arthur Academy charter school, which consistently outperforms East Orient in both subject areas.
Compared to other schools in the Gresham-Barlow district, East Orient Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically advantaged student population. The school's per-student spending is also higher than the state average, though its student-teacher ratio is on par with nearby schools. Overall, East Orient Elementary remains a strong-performing school, but maintaining and improving academic outcomes, especially in the upper grades, will be crucial for the school to continue its success.
In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended East Orient Elementary School.
Students who attend East Orient Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : West Orient Middle SchoolHigh : Sam Barlow High School
East Orient Elementary School ranks 214th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at East Orient Elementary School are 64% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
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