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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 560 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 8, 2012

We recently enrolled both our son and daughter here and after this past year, we feel we have made a mistake. Both their teachers seemed very stressed, overworked, and uncaring. I don't think I saw a single parent helping out or volunteering. Though I feel that the principal tries to provide good leadership, I feel like the rest of the faculty just doesn't live up to the quality that the students deserve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2008

The feel of PV is positive and caring. The quality of the teachers is hit or miss. And there are few after school clubs. But kids are not mean and the music program is great. I agree that the heritage of the school is a nice factor as well. And the whole school is involved in green landscaping the school grounds. We do need another elementary school or PV will get over crowded.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2008

We moved to Pleasant Valley E.S from another elementary school in N. Clackamas S.D. We moved out of N. Clackamas schools due to overcrowding in the schools. We are very happy with the small classroom size at Pleasant Valley and the high level of instructional content. My child has learned more at Pleasant Valley in one year than the two years in N. Clackamas!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2008

We moved to Pleasant Valley E.S from another elementary school in N. Clackamas S.D. We moved out of N. Clackamas schools due to overcrowding in the schools. We are very happy with the small classroom size at Pleasant Valley and the high level of instructional content. My child has learned more at Pleasant Valley in one year than the two years in N. Clackamas!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

Teachers care...parents involved...students learning. I also love the heritage of the school...but we need more schools so we can lower the class size and overall size of the schools
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2008

We have been very pleased with the teaching and administrative staff at Pleasant Valley. Teachers provide students with a challenging curriculum that promotes higher level thinking and creativity!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2007

This is a great school, and the teachers and principal do a great job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2004

My children have attended Pleasant Valley for 1 year. I have been amazed at the wonderful staff, the fantastic events, the focus on great education, health, and life skills. What a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2003

I have had kids in this school for the past 8 years. I have loved this school. The contact that the teachers have with the parents are great. The teacher to student ratio is great. The staff really show that they care about our kids. They are willing to go the extra mile for our kids.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
89%
Writing

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
81%
Science

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 19% 5%
Hispanic 5% 17%
Black 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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17625 SE Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
Phone: (503) 762-3209

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