Margaret Scott Elementary School

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Margaret Scott Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Portland, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 322 students. The school is part of the Reynolds School District, which is ranked 137 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Margaret Scott Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a ranking between 586 and 672 out of around 700 schools.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, as it consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 5th grade, only 30.6% of students were proficient in ELA, compared to 46.9% statewide and 27.1% in the district. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well, but other subgroups like Hispanic, White, and Gifted and Talented students ranking in the bottom 25-50% of the state.

Another factor that may be contributing to the school's academic struggles is its extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Furthermore, the school's spending per student of $16,830 is lower than the nearby schools in the analysis, which range from $17,460 to $26,216 per student. These factors suggest that Margaret Scott Elementary may need to implement more targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and provide the resources necessary for a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public K-5

 14700 NE Sacramento St
       Portland, OR  97230-3860


(503) 491-2721

District: Reynolds School District 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
643rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,921 Help


Students who attend Margaret Scott Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hauton B Lee Middle School
High:    Reynolds High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
29.0%
White:
21.6%
African American:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Margaret Scott Elementary School ranks worse than 90.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 6th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Reynolds School District 7. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.7. (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 Student population at Margaret Scott Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (29%), White (21.6%), African American (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaret Scott Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 7th best among 14 elementary schools in the Reynolds School District 7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaret Scott Elementary School is $21,921. 7 elementary schools in the Reynolds School District 7 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Margaret Scott Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaret Scott Elementary School 643rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Margaret Scott Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Reynolds School District 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Reynolds School District 7 137th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaret Scott Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.49 576th 586 1.7%
2005 15.90 577th 629 8.3%
2006 14.29 600th 636 5.7%
2007 24.28 555th 652 14.9%
2008 12.56 623rd 655 4.9%
2009 19.88 589th 665 11.4%
2010 13.01 633rd 674 6.1%
2011 11.05 665th 695 4.3%
2012 23.25 631st 730 13.6%
2013 24.33 586th 707 17.1%
2014 6.89 672nd 695 3.3%
2015 18.40 616th 706 12.7%
2016 15.62 631st 697 9.5%
2017 14.56 632nd 701 9.8%
2018 21.77 596th 709 15.9%
2019 12.77 646th 705 8.4%
2022 14.82 637th 706 9.8%
2023 14.25 644th 706 8.8%
2024 14.70 643rd 710 9.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.77 55th 60 8.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.99 87th 179 51.4%
2019 34.59 72nd 97 25.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.78 464th 481 3.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 446th 640 30.3%
2019 24.52 507th 597 15.1%
2022 14.83 634th 703 9.8%
2023 20.43 512th 595 13.9%
2024 16.13 498th 523 4.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.12 593rd 681 12.9%
2019 9.99 586th 621 5.6%
2022 10.32 617th 646 4.5%
2023 15.14 593rd 652 9.0%
2024 23.86 524th 658 20.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.98 35th 39 10.3%
2024 38.79 36th 48 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.49 512th 680 24.7%
2019 18.36 543rd 623 12.8%
2022 20.03 557th 654 14.8%
2023 16.86 587th 665 11.7%
2024 12.77 626th 662 5.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 60th 86 30.2%
2019 21.23 42nd 48 12.5%
2022 15.92 35th 39 10.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.65 11th 39 71.8%
2019 54.00 6th 22 72.7%
2022 37.40 9th 15 40.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.56 382nd 475 19.6%
2019 16.29 342nd 364 6.0%
2022 22.31 301st 339 11.2%
2023 10.08 358th 360 0.6%
2024 38.08 225th 365 38.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 1st 4 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Margaret Scott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.09 554th 683 18.9%
2019 32.36 467th 662 29.5%
2022 29.70 494th 666 25.8%
2024 13.54 623rd 670 7.0%
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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.

Margaret Scott Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Margaret Scott Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 8 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1989 293 5 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1990 247 6 25 4 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1991 272 19 27 7 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 292 14 22 6 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 279 17 20 1 1 n/a n/a 0 318
1994 296 18 20 7 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1995 280 24 26 14 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 280 24 26 14 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 291 39 27 16 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 248 27 35 12 3 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 244 25 34 15 3 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 215 32 45 21 4 n/a n/a 0 317
2001 217 30 48 31 4 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 186 52 51 54 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 186 52 51 54 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 168 59 61 58 4 n/a n/a 2 352
2005 152 54 67 65 6 n/a n/a 3 347
2006 151 51 73 68 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 124 47 78 71 4 n/a n/a 7 331
2008 117 49 88 103 3 n/a n/a 16 376
2009 141 64 87 118 3 n/a n/a 14 427
2010 112 51 97 118 1 n/a n/a 26 405
2011 107 51 79 135 0 17 30 0 419
2012 93 64 70 129 3 15 27 0 401
2013 91 67 68 109 6 16 22 0 379
2014 106 83 69 132 6 33 38 0 467
2015 104 83 72 151 5 29 44 0 488
2016 112 94 68 146 7 31 25 0 483
2017 101 99 72 121 4 28 47 0 472
2018 90 95 65 104 4 34 34 0 426
2019 85 99 52 106 2 29 34 0 407
2020 78 86 51 115 1 30 44 0 405
2021 75 101 44 113 1 19 42 0 395
2022 74 80 50 104 2 12 36 0 358
2023 54 76 37 99 3 19 33 1 322
2024 70 58 38 94 7 25 32 0 324

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 Margaret Scott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 14.9 20.0 11.7
1989 322 13.0 24.7 8.4
1990 283 13.0 21.7 9.9
1991 326 15.5 21.0 12
1992 334 13.0 25.6 15.3
1993 318 16.4 19.4 11
1994 343 15.1 22.7 13.4
1995 344 13.9 24.7 18.9
1996 344 13.9 24.7 18.9
1997 373 15.9 23.5 19.6
1998 325 15.3 21.2 20.9
1999 321 16.1 19.9 27.4
2000 317 15.5 20.5 43.2
2001 330 15.3 21.6 39.1
2002 346 15.6 22.2 42.5
2003 346 15.6 22.2 42.5
2004 352 17.3 20.3 51.7
2005 347 18.7 18.6 50.9
2006 346 18.0 19.2 58.1
2007 331 19.1 17.3 59.6
2008 376 21.9 17.2 60.3
2009 427 20.5 20.8 65.4
2010 405 20.3 19.9 75.2
2011 419 17.3 24.1 73.3
2012 401 19.5 20.5 72.6
2013 379 17.9 21.1 78.4
2014 467 21.8 21.3 77.9
2015 488 24.0 20.3 76.4
2016 483 25.0 19.3 76.2
2017 472 25.2 18.6 76.5
2018 426 22.7 18.7 76.3
2019 407 21.5 18.9 76.2
2020 405 21.9 18.4 76.3
2021 395 22.7 17.3 n/a
2022 358 23.1 15.4 n/a
2023 322 23.1 13.9 100.6
2024 324 23.4 13.8 100.6

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 Margaret Scott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 14.9 20.0 11.7
1989 322 13.0 24.7 8.4
1990 283 13.0 21.7 9.9
1991 326 15.5 21.0 12
1992 334 13.0 25.6 15.3
1993 318 16.4 19.4 11
1994 343 15.1 22.7 13.4
1995 344 13.9 24.7 18.9
1996 344 13.9 24.7 18.9
1997 373 15.9 23.5 19.6
1998 325 15.3 21.2 20.9
1999 321 16.1 19.9 27.4
2000 317 15.5 20.5 43.2
2001 330 15.3 21.6 39.1
2002 346 15.6 22.2 42.5
2003 346 15.6 22.2 42.5
2004 352 17.3 20.3 51.7
2005 347 18.7 18.6 50.9
2006 346 18.0 19.2 58.1
2007 331 19.1 17.3 59.6
2008 376 21.9 17.2 60.3
2009 427 20.5 20.8 65.4
2010 405 20.3 19.9 75.2
2011 419 17.3 24.1 73.3
2012 401 19.5 20.5 72.6
2013 379 17.9 21.1 78.4
2014 467 21.8 21.3 77.9
2015 488 24.0 20.3 76.4
2016 483 25.0 19.3 76.2
2017 472 25.2 18.6 76.5
2018 426 22.7 18.7 76.3
2019 407 21.5 18.9 76.2
2020 405 21.9 18.4 76.3
2021 395 22.7 17.3 n/a
2022 358 23.1 15.4 n/a
2023 322 23.1 13.9 100.6
2024 324 23.4 13.8 100.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Margaret Scott Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,693
2020 n/a n/a $13,575
2021 n/a n/a $14,275
2022 $2,053 (12.2%) $14,778 (87.8%) $16,830
2023 $2,981 (13.6%) $18,940 (86.4%) $21,921

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret Scott Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 646th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 644th of 706 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Margaret Scott Elementary School)31.917
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds School District 7)2919.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaret Scott Elementary School)24.621.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Reynolds School District 7)28.719.2
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Margaret Scott Elementary School)30.915.8
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds School District 7)33.322.4
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Scott Elementary School)20.921.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Reynolds School District 7)23.615.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Margaret Scott Elementary School)31.726.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds School District 7)35.629.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Scott Elementary School)19.89.6
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Reynolds School District 7)18.612
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Margaret Scott Elementary School)13.420
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Reynolds School District 7)16.415.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students407322
 20.9%
African American9976
 23.2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian5237
 28.8%
Hispanic10699
 6.6%
Pacific Islander2919
 34.5%
White8554
 36.5%
Two or More Races3433
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%100.6%
 24.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Margaret Scott Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Margaret Scott Elementary School.

Margaret Scott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Oregon elementary schools.

Students who attend Margaret Scott Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hauton B Lee Middle School
High : Reynolds High School

Students at Margaret Scott Elementary School are 29% Hispanic, 22% White, 18% African American, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 8% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.


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