Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Walker 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 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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William Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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William Walker Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
William Walker 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 William Walker Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#966 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
59%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
28%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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William Walker Elementary School is ranked #966 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are William Walker Elementary School often compared to?
William Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aloha-huber Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend William Walker Elementary School?
534 students attend William Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of William Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Walker Elementary School?
William Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Walker Elementary School offer ?
William Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Walker Elementary School part of?
William Walker Elementary School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 10/25/2021This is my 7th year working at William Walker Elementary. The teacher population has remained flat because once someone is hired on here they don''t want to leave. I have never seen such a high level of care, support, encouragement, and dedication as I have found from all the staff here at William Walker Elementary.Review William Walker Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This is my 7th year working at William Walker Elementary. The teacher population has remained flat because once someone is hired on here they don''t want to leave. I have never seen such a high level of care, support, encouragement, and dedication as I have found from all the staff here at William Walker Elementary.
Review William Walker Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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