Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Gilbert Heights Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert Heights Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1080 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
4%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
13%
3%
White
28%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Gilbert Heights Elementary School is ranked #1080 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Gilbert Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Gilbert Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
420 students attend Gilbert Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Gilbert Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilbert Heights Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gilbert Heights Elementary School part of?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Gilbert Heights Elementary School located?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is located in the Powellhurst Gilbert neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Powellhurst Gilbert.
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