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.
Reynolds School District 7
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 SchoolHigh : 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.