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Cherry Park Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 431 students

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Posted April 19, 2006

This school rocks!! my son just started going to school this year, and cherry park is all over spotting his strengths, and weaknesses. And helping him to overcome any weaknesses that they do find! he's in grade k, but thanks to cherry park's help, he's already at a 2nd grade reading level!! i can not thank this school enough for helping to bring out my child's glow, and his self confidence is thu the roof! thanks again!
—Submitted by Hazel, a parent


Posted August 18, 2005

My daughter attended Cherry Park from 2nd through 4th grades and I saw such a marked improvement in her reading skills that I just can't thank her teachers enough. And I loved the principal, she reinforced values that I tried to instill in my daughter at home. As a single mother, it was extremely important for to me to have the support of other adults in the community in raising my child with good manners and respect. My daughter blossomed while attending Cherry Park, became very social, but still focused on academics, in fact excited to learn. We moved out of state and since they did redistricting, she wouldn't have been attending there anymore, but I just wanted to show some form of appreciation for a truly great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2004

My son's 4th grade teacher is doing a great job. She keeps him on track and has been giving me usuful feedback. The math program could be stronger but I feel the state requirements hold the teacher's back from teaching in a more 'fun' and creative way. The principle is a master at handling discipline and making kids feel good about themselves. The school counsler, has accomidated my son and made him feel at ease in a new school enviroment.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
83%
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

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
75%
Writing

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
67%
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

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
75%
Science

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 51% 68%
Hispanic 23% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 5%
Black 9% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1930 SE 104th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
Phone: (503) 256-6501

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