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Wilkes Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 389 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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Posted August 30, 2012

I DO NOT recommend this school! The teachers break their backs for the kids which is a good thing but the office staff overshadows that with lack of accountability and disregard for the kids mental and emotional well being by minimizing school bullying and not "dealing" with important issues that are crucial to the well being of all students. My daughter is currently in therapy for the 2011/12 school year and is no longer attending this school. I would not recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2012

Our family has had such a positive experience at Wilkes! The Principal, teachers, secretaries and staff go above and beyond to make the enviroment educational, safe, supportive, and welcoming. We came from a private school and we are so glad we made the change to public school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2011

very good school my son learn a lot he is in a kindergarden very good teacher
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2010

They show true compassion for the kida and allow the children to be involved as much as possible with things like lunch, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

My daughter is not learning anything new. She's bored and worst of all there's a bullying problem at her school in which no one seems to be doing anything about it. My daughter is now afraid to go to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2005

My son has learning disabilities and everyone at the school has been more than helpful in making his schooling fruitful. He improves right along with his classmates and feels valued as a human being due to the great teaching and counseling styles available at Wilkes.
—Submitted by Kathleen Olson, a parent


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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

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
66%
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

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
58%
Writing

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
19%
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

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
62%
Science

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
59%
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
Hispanic 43% 17%
White 31% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 5%
Black 8% 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 75%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School start time
  • 8:10 am
School end time
  • 2:40 pm
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Standards-based
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • No

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  • Buses/vans for students only
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HB Lee Middle School
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17020 NE Wilkes Rd
Portland, OR 97230
Phone: (503) 255-6133

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