Is Sojourner School a good school?

Sojourner School ranks 160 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sojourner School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Sojourner School.

What is the racial makeup of Sojourner School?

Students at Sojourner School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

Sojourner School

Summary:

Sojourner School is a high-performing elementary school in Milwaukie, Oregon, serving 159 students in grades K-5. As part of the North Clackamas School District, which is ranked 54 out of 140 districts in the state, Sojourner School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Oregon elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sojourner School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.7% of Sojourner's 4th and 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46.6% and 46.7% for the district, and 41.9% and 46.9% for the state, respectively. Similarly, in 4th-grade mathematics, 75% of Sojourner students were proficient or better, compared to 42.6% for the district and 37.7% for the state. The school also performs well for specific student subgroups, such as male students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 20% and top 15% of Oregon elementary schools, respectively.

While Sojourner School's academic performance is impressive, it is not the only high-performing school in the area. Nearby schools within the North Clackamas School District, such as Mount Scott Elementary and View Acres Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 30-40% of Oregon elementary schools. This suggests that the district as a whole may be providing a high-quality education, with Sojourner School being a standout performer. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (15.09% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools may contribute to its strong academic performance, highlighting the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement.

Detail:

Public K-5

11909 SE Linwood Ave
Milwaukie, OR 97222-2998

(503) 353-5460

District: North Clackamas School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,935

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sojourner School ranks better than 77.5% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 5^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.2. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Sojourner School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the North Clackamas School District 12. Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sojourner School is 20.9. 16 elementary schools in the North Clackamas School District 12 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sojourner School employs 7.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sojourner School is $20,935. 12 elementary schools in the North Clackamas School District 12 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sojourner School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sojourner School 160^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Sojourner School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Clackamas School District 12:

SchoolDigger ranks North Clackamas School District 12 54^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sojourner School

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Rank History for all students at Sojourner School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	58.31	248^th	586	57.7%
2005	62.12	236^th	629	62.5%
2006	66.94	202^nd	636	68.2%
2007	76.60	106^th	652	83.7%
2008	62.39	249^th	655	62.0%
2009	60.06	271^st	665	59.2%
2010	45.96	407^th	674	39.6%
2011	48.30	388^th	695	44.2%
2012	42.27	465^th	730	36.3%
2013	76.43	132^nd	707	81.3%
2014	84.41	73^rd	695	89.5%
2015	84.02	91^st	706	87.1%
2016	85.01	79^th	697	88.7%
2017	74.41	157^th	701	77.6%
2018	74.61	142^nd	709	80.0%
2019	86.13	86^th	705	87.8%
2022	83.88	85^th	706	88.0%
2023	87.70	65^th	706	90.8%
2024	72.20	160^th	710	77.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sojourner School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.67	210^th	640	67.2%
2022	84.21	84^th	703	88.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sojourner School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	67.19	195^th	681	71.4%
2023	77.19	127^th	652	80.5%
2024	71.98	147^th	658	77.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sojourner School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	71.40	160^th	680	76.5%
2019	78.39	117^th	623	81.2%
2022	94.89	26^th	654	96.0%
2023	88.30	59^th	665	91.1%
2024	79.85	105^th	662	84.1%

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Rank History for White students at Sojourner School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	61.53	244^th	683	64.3%
2019	74.80	146^th	662	77.9%
2022	70.58	162^nd	666	75.7%
2023	77.37	111^th	656	83.1%
2024	63.23	213^th	670	68.2%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, October 8, 2011

Amazing teachers, parents, and students. At Sojourner all students find their gifts and what make them unique. Such a wonderful school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2011

this is a good school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sojourner School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	85	1	4	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	104
2000	113	0	10	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	127
2001	117	0	15	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	138
2002	126	1	8	2	3	n/a	n/a	32	172
2003	126	1	8	2	3	n/a	n/a	32	172
2004	131	3	5	24	3	n/a	n/a	11	177
2005	128	2	2	26	2	n/a	n/a	19	179
2006	125	2	3	33	7	n/a	n/a	0	170
2008	140	0	4	24	3	n/a	n/a	10	181
2009	143	0	3	23	3	n/a	n/a	10	182
2010	150	0	1	30	1	n/a	n/a	10	192
2011	142	0	1	28	1	1	8	0	181
2012	138	0	2	21	7	1	14	0	183
2013	141	0	3	14	6	0	15	0	179
2014	139	1	3	13	6	0	11	0	173
2015	142	1	2	12	6	0	8	0	171
2016	133	1	1	12	6	1	13	0	167
2017	129	0	0	14	4	1	15	0	163
2018	134	0	1	13	2	1	18	0	169
2019	137	0	2	12	1	1	14	0	167
2020	130	0	2	12	0	1	12	2	159
2021	123	0	3	9	0	0	10	2	147
2022	111	0	3	10	0	0	9	1	134
2023	127	0	2	14	0	0	12	4	159
2024	125	0	2	16	0	0	14	2	159

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Sojourner School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	104	3.5	29.7	0
2000	127	4.5	28.2	8.7
2001	138	7.0	19.7	8
2002	172	6.8	25.3	15
2003	172	6.8	25.3	15
2004	177	8.0	22.1	13.9
2005	179	7.0	25.6	25
2006	170	7.0	24.3	19.4
2008	181	7.3	24.8	19.3
2009	182	7.6	23.9	19.2
2010	192	7.5	25.6	24.7
2011	181	7.4	24.2	24.9
2012	183	5.5	33.2	24
2013	179	7.4	24.0	22.9
2014	173	5.9	28.9	22
2015	171	7.0	24.4	17
2016	167	8.0	20.8	15
2017	163	7.5	21.5	14.7
2018	169	7.5	22.2	11.2
2019	167	7.5	22.0	9.6
2020	159	7.5	20.9	10.1
2021	147	7.5	19.3	n/a
2022	134	6.5	20.3	n/a
2023	159	7.9	20.0	15.1
2024	159	7.5	20.9	23.3

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 Sojourner School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	104	3.5	29.7	0
2000	127	4.5	28.2	8.7
2001	138	7.0	19.7	8
2002	172	6.8	25.3	15
2003	172	6.8	25.3	15
2004	177	8.0	22.1	13.9
2005	179	7.0	25.6	25
2006	170	7.0	24.3	19.4
2008	181	7.3	24.8	19.3
2009	182	7.6	23.9	19.2
2010	192	7.5	25.6	24.7
2011	181	7.4	24.2	24.9
2012	183	5.5	33.2	24
2013	179	7.4	24.0	22.9
2014	173	5.9	28.9	22
2015	171	7.0	24.4	17
2016	167	8.0	20.8	15
2017	163	7.5	21.5	14.7
2018	169	7.5	22.2	11.2
2019	167	7.5	22.0	9.6
2020	159	7.5	20.9	10.1
2021	147	7.5	19.3	n/a
2022	134	6.5	20.3	n/a
2023	159	7.9	20.0	15.1
2024	159	7.5	20.9	23.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sojourner School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$16,265
2020	n/a	n/a	$17,440
2021	n/a	n/a	$18,837
2022	$1,121 (5.2%)	$20,625 (94.8%)	$21,747
2023	$1,499 (7.2%)	$19,436 (92.8%)	$20,935

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sojourner School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 65^th of 706 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sojourner School)	75	62.5	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Clackamas School District 12)	44.4	42.3	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sojourner School)	74.1	70.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Clackamas School District 12)	44.6	44.6
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sojourner School)	75	56	19%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Clackamas School District 12)	50.2	45	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sojourner School)	75	46.2	28.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Clackamas School District 12)	44.2	41.1	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sojourner School)	71.4	75	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Clackamas School District 12)	55.3	50.1	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sojourner School)	59.1	69.6	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Clackamas School District 12)	39	33.9	5.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sojourner School)	36	66.7	30.7%
5th Grade Science (North Clackamas School District 12)	36.8	32.8	4%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	159	4.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	12	14	16.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	137	127	7.3%
Two or More Races	14	12	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.6%	15.1%	5.5%

Schools Near Sojourner School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Linwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	11909 SE Linwood Ave	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 353-5460	244	15	15.8	68.4%	119 (48.8%)	18 (7.4%)	48 (19.7%)	10 (4.1%)	4 (1.6%)	19 (7.8%)	26 (10.7%)	27.9	516^th of 710 public elementary schools	27.3%		24.8	547^th of 706 public elementary schools	22.5%	31	18.2	26.1	40.6	14.0	21.7	31.3	33.3	$12,294	$1,204	$11,090
Sojourner School	Public	K-5	11909 SE Linwood Ave	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5460	159	8	20.9	23.3%	125 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.1%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.8%)	72.2	160^th of 710 public elementary schools	77.5%		87.7	65^th of 706 public elementary schools	90.8%	95	45.8	66.7	66.7	41.7	75.0	37.5	32.0	$20,935	$1,499	$19,436
Whitcomb Elementary School	Public	K-5	7400 SE Thompson Rd	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 353-5660	434	25	17.1	70.7%	170 (39.2%)	26 (6.0%)	181 (41.7%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	42 (9.7%)	7.8	698^th of 710 public elementary schools	1.7%		11.6	662^nd of 706 public elementary schools	6.2%	36	15.3	14.3	21.0	8.2	11.3		11.0	$24,499	$2,166	$22,333
Lewelling Elementary School	Public	K-5	5325 SE Logus Rd	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 353-5440	289	16	18.2	71.6%	160 (55.4%)	4 (1.4%)	87 (30.1%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	28 (9.7%)	23.6	554^th of 710 public elementary schools	22.0%		26.5	528^th of 706 public elementary schools	25.2%	26	30.2	28.3	23.9	37.2	26.1	15.2	15.2	$23,804	$1,671	$22,133
View Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	4828 SE View Acres Rd	Milwaukie	97267	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5640	372	19	19.8	39.5%	284 (76.3%)	9 (2.4%)	46 (12.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.5%)	77.7	132^nd of 710 public elementary schools	81.4%		62.2	234^th of 706 public elementary schools	66.9%	102	58.0	52.6	60.0	66.0	51.8	42.6	41.4	$22,942	$1,302	$21,640
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School	Public	K-5	11250 SE 27th Ave	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 353-5480	430	23	18.6	68.6%	185 (43.0%)	2 (0.5%)	209 (48.6%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.3%)	41.5	381^st of 710 public elementary schools	46.3%		41.7	384^th of 706 public elementary schools	45.6%	3	26.7	39.1	52.9	25.0	37.7	33.8	24.6	$12,294	$1,204	$11,090
Mount Scott Elementary School	Public	K-5	11201 SE Stevens Rd	Happy Valley	97086	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5500	418	19	21.6	47.1%	217 (51.9%)	22 (5.3%)	51 (12.2%)	73 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	46 (11.0%)	62.6	218^th of 710 public elementary schools	69.3%		77.2	128^th of 706 public elementary schools	81.9%	90	48.0	43.8	48.1	40.0	45.3	43.0	41.3	$23,763	$1,302	$22,461
Ardenwald Elementary School	Public	K-5	8950 SE 36th St	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 353-5320	402	23	17.5	70.4%	257 (63.9%)	11 (2.7%)	68 (16.9%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (13.4%)	45.3	352^nd of 710 public elementary schools	50.4%		47.1	337^th of 706 public elementary schools	52.3%	15	34.3	40.0	43.1	34.3	35.9	29.3	37.9	$23,329	$1,555	$21,774
Bilquist Elementary School	Public	K-5	15708 SE Webster Rd	Milwaukie	97267	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 353-5340	380	23	16.7	70.5%	234 (61.6%)	16 (4.2%)	70 (18.4%)	17 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	34 (8.9%)	23.4	555^th of 710 public elementary schools	21.8%		32.6	465^th of 706 public elementary schools	34.1%	90	30.3	29.4	36.1	30.3	22.1	15.3	13.1	$24,474	$1,575	$22,898
Oak Grove Elementary	Public	K-5	2150 SE Torbank Rd	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 353-5520	285	15	18.9	81.8%	177 (62.1%)	9 (3.2%)	59 (20.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (13.0%)	32.7	466^th of 710 public elementary schools	34.4%		32.1	468^th of 706 public elementary schools	33.7%	2	31.6	55.0	25.9	28.9	51.3	11.3	13.2	$25,474	$1,976	$23,499

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