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Rock Creek Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 513 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted December 7, 2011

My son has been attending Rock Creek since April 2010 and has thrived ever since he started here. The teachers, staff and new principal are very interested in the kids and their development. They truly have the kids' best interests at heart and want to see them succeed. I am so thankful that he is learning life long lessons here to help him become the best that he can be. I cannot emphasize how much I truly appreciate everyone at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2011

this is the best school ever! I only went here for k-4th grade because I had to move, but in all the time I went here it was amazing! It was a shame to se Mr. Horne Leave, but the school was still great! This was by far the best elementary school I ever went to! Send your kids here!


Posted November 5, 2008

I love this school! Like every parent I had many concerns sending my little girl off to a new school. She came back from school the very first day with many new things she had learned! Ms. Hesson is amazing and a very caring teacher indeed! My little girl jsut loves her and we are thrilled with the progress she has made in less than 3 months!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2007

Rock Creek rocks! At least that is how my daughters would say it. We love the teachers and are pleased with the quality of care and instruction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2005

My daughter just started here this year and so far we have been very impressed with this school. There is a lot of parent involvement, they have attended a couple of field trips already this year and my daughter loves her teacher. I would recommend this school to anyone new to the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2005

Rock Creek is a wonderful school. My son was in Ms. Pizzuto's class (first grade) last year and she is an excellent teacher and has made a world of difference. He has learned so much and enjoys going to school each and every day.
—Submitted by Jennifer, a parent


Posted March 7, 2005

This school is a great one. They include every one and in addition exept all races and religion. This school is great at keeping there students happy and well taught. They have many fun events that all students are welcome to join and have some terrific programs like D.A.R.E.. They also make sure the students are at there level or above. If your child is not quit at standerd they make you and your child feal as if you are still perfect. My daughter loved it there from the events, the teachers and all the wonderful programs. There is also a very educated program called science camp for 5th grade students and my daughter had a ball! She came back wishing to go again, and with all her new facts she felt like she could be a scientist! The academic program is super! I recomend very strongly! great schools= great students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2005

Rock creek is truly a wonderful school. With extra after school activities through tualitin hills. Mr.Porter , a teacher there is truly amazing. After I was in his class I was a whole new person. Not only did I learn about academics, I learned common sense and how to be a good person. He is the greatest teacher on the face of the earth. The principal, Mr.Horne is also great. He is friendly and helps out alot in the community. Rock creek is a very magnificent school. If anyone is moving to Portland I would definately reccommend rock creek for there young children.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted November 21, 2004

We have over five years experience with this school and rate it excellent - the principal is great - knows all the kids & families & all teachers are very supportive/caring. Parent involvement is amazing - support staff is wonderful too!
—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

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
93%
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

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
80%
Writing

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
61%
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

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
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 64% 66%
Asian 17% 4%
Hispanic 9% 21%
Two or more races 7% 4%
Black 2% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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4125 NW 185th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
Phone: (503) 533-1875

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