Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Markham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Markham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Markham Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Markham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Markham Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#378 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
16%
3%
White
55%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Markham Elementary School is ranked #378 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Markham Elementary School often compared to?
Markham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale Grade School, Stephenson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Markham Elementary School?
426 students attend Markham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Markham Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Markham Elementary School?
Markham Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Markham Elementary School offer ?
Markham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Markham Elementary School part of?
Markham Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Markham Elementary School located?
Markham Elementary School is located in the West Portland Park neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in West Portland Park.
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