Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Park 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 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mill Park Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Mill Park 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 Mill Park Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#1157 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
4%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
13%
3%
White
22%
58%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
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 Mill Park Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Park Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mill Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Park Elementary School, Lincoln Park Elementary School, Arthur Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mill Park Elementary School?
449 students attend Mill Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mill Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Park Elementary School?
Mill Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mill Park Elementary School offer ?
Mill Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Park Elementary School part of?
Mill Park Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mill Park Elementary School located?
Mill Park Elementary School is located in the Mill Park neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Mill Park.
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