Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Woodward Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Woodward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Woodward Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Mary Woodward Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Woodward Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
57%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Woodward Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Woodward Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mary Woodward Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Woodward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alberta Rider Elementary School, Hope Chinese Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mary Woodward Elementary School?
451 students attend Mary Woodward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mary Woodward Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Woodward Elementary School?
Mary Woodward Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary Woodward Elementary School offer ?
Mary Woodward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Woodward Elementary School part of?
Mary Woodward Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Woodward Elementary School located?
Mary Woodward Elementary School is located in the Bull Mountain neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Bull Mountain.
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