Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Summary:

Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Gresham, Oregon, with 329 students enrolled. While the school stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts, particularly in the upper elementary grades, it struggles with math proficiency and has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which likely contributes to its low overall ranking among Gresham-Barlow School District elementary schools.

The school's ELA proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 7th grade ELA, the school had 71.4% proficiency compared to 27.9% for the district and 43.2% for the state. However, the school lags behind in math proficiency, with lower rates than the district and state in most grades. This performance gap is evident when comparing Lewis and Clark Montessori to other elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow district, where the school has the highest ELA proficiency but the lowest math proficiency.

Despite its strong ELA performance, Lewis and Clark Montessori has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is likely due to the school's very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 99.09%, which is much higher than the nearby schools in the same district. The school's unique Montessori approach and lower spending per student may also be factors in its academic outcomes, which vary significantly by student subgroup.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1326 NW Civic Dr
       Gresham, OR  97030-5569


(503) 427-0803

District: Gresham-Barlow School District 10J

SchoolDigger Rank:
448th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,797 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Hispanic:
14.3%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 5th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School ranks better than 74.4% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is 17.8, which is the 5th best among 12 elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is $5,797. 10 elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School 448th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School 95th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Gresham-Barlow School District 10J:

SchoolDigger ranks Gresham-Barlow School District 10J 95th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 84.29 58th 695 91.7%
2012 47.59 405th 730 44.5%
2013 39.75 468th 707 33.8%
2014 24.66 570th 695 18.0%
2015 29.77 524th 706 25.8%
2016 16.38 624th 697 10.5%
2017 26.22 545th 701 22.3%
2018 32.67 490th 709 30.9%
2019 25.35 554th 705 21.4%
2022 28.46 508th 706 28.0%
2023 35.25 440th 706 37.7%
2024 35.09 448th 710 36.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.60 504th 703 28.3%
2023 27.26 454th 595 23.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.51 509th 681 25.3%
2019 35.49 418th 621 32.7%
2022 28.39 472nd 646 26.9%
2023 35.79 408th 652 37.4%
2024 33.56 431st 658 34.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.90 440th 680 35.3%
2019 34.51 411th 623 34.0%
2022 29.11 475th 654 27.4%
2023 35.46 412th 665 38.0%
2024 39.70 369th 662 44.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.18 445th 475 6.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.68 514th 683 24.7%
2019 20.05 572nd 662 13.6%
2022 27.73 517th 666 22.4%
2023 35.04 420th 656 36.0%
2024 30.27 477th 670 28.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 51.19 196th 382 48.7%
2015 44.94 210th 381 44.9%
2016 38.98 248th 383 35.2%
2017 41.04 230th 382 39.8%
2018 33.73 264th 384 31.3%
2019 49.97 177th 379 53.3%
2022 53.01 148th 367 59.7%
2023 65.85 90th 380 76.3%
2024 66.45 95th 371 74.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 112th 137 18.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.32 146th 364 59.9%
2023 62.43 81st 312 74.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.64 268th 342 21.6%
2022 39.58 177th 310 42.9%
2023 54.83 121st 323 62.5%
2024 51.93 128th 313 59.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.29 210th 341 38.4%
2019 75.74 57th 291 80.4%
2022 65.35 87th 312 72.1%
2023 70.29 62nd 318 80.5%
2024 75.99 56th 323 82.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.82 237th 357 33.6%
2019 47.74 170th 344 50.6%
2022 55.72 140th 355 60.6%
2023 67.71 80th 360 77.8%
2024 72.05 73rd 349 79.1%
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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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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Open Quote Our family loves this school. The staff is amazing and caring. The lunch is nutritious. The classrooms are set up for the students in a warm way. 5 stars. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Open Quote My son adores this school, and he is really thriving there. The teachers are really caring and fantastic. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Open Quote My family along with several other family's had a horrible experience at this school. I felt like there was inconsistency and a lack of supporting students, also continuing to let students move along with out the basic skills they need in order to move along. Montessori is an amazing theory and I love it, but when done incorrectly chaos occurs and stress within students and teachers make for an unpleasant environment! when a new school has such a high turn over rate...theirs a problem! I hope they get it together for the sake of the children. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Open Quote We are really impressed with the school. It has been getting better and better every year it has been open. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 28 2 6 6 1 n/a n/a 28 71
2010 58 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 42 114
2011 102 1 2 20 1 0 16 0 142
2012 131 1 2 21 0 0 17 0 172
2013 158 2 3 21 0 0 20 0 204
2014 163 0 2 23 0 0 30 0 218
2015 211 0 3 26 0 0 32 0 272
2016 230 2 4 28 0 0 32 0 296
2017 264 3 5 39 0 0 30 0 341
2018 262 6 7 49 1 0 34 0 359
2019 287 2 6 51 0 0 25 0 371
2020 290 3 7 49 0 0 21 0 370
2021 272 3 6 49 0 0 17 1 348
2022 254 5 9 44 0 1 19 1 333
2023 252 5 3 47 0 0 19 3 329

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 Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 71 3.0 23.7 11.6
2010 114 5.0 22.8 n/a
2011 142 6.0 23.6 0
2012 172 6.0 28.6 24.4
2013 204 7.5 27.2 n/a
2014 218 9.2 23.6 n/a
2015 272 13.0 20.9 27.9
2016 296 15.0 19.7 29.4
2017 341 13.4 25.3 30.5
2018 359 17.5 20.4 35.1
2019 371 19.7 18.7 31
2020 370 14.2 25.9 24.9
2021 348 17.0 20.4 n/a
2022 333 24.1 13.8 n/a
2023 329 18.4 17.8 99.1

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 Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 71 3.0 23.7 11.6
2010 114 5.0 22.8 n/a
2011 142 6.0 23.6 0
2012 172 6.0 28.6 24.4
2013 204 7.5 27.2 n/a
2014 218 9.2 23.6 n/a
2015 272 13.0 20.9 27.9
2016 296 15.0 19.7 29.4
2017 341 13.4 25.3 30.5
2018 359 17.5 20.4 35.1
2019 371 19.7 18.7 31
2020 370 14.2 25.9 24.9
2021 348 17.0 20.4 n/a
2022 333 24.1 13.8 n/a
2023 329 18.4 17.8 99.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $3,998
2020 n/a n/a $3,660
2021 n/a n/a $4,119
2022 n/a $5,446 (100.0%) $5,446
2023 $594 (10.2%) $5,203 (89.8%) $5,797

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 554th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 440th of 706 Elementary schools
 16.3%
Ranks 177th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 90th of 380 Middle schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)27.518.2
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)38.233.2
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)42.530.4
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)41.933
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)27.521.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)34.223.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)36.652.6
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)47.636.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)9.818.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)32.217.3
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)29.332.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)27.917.9
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)64.746.9
 17.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)49.829.1
 20.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)11.831.3
 19.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)28.615.8
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)64.354.1
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)51.235.2
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)1921.6
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)3318.5
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)68.264.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)53.737.6
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)36.446.4
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)34.716.3
 18.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School)5046.4
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)3417.7
 16.3%
   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 Students371329
 11.3%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic5147
 7.8%
Pacific Islander00
White287252
 12.2%
Two or More Races2519
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31%99.1%
 68.1%


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Students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School ranks 448th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School.


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