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James Templeton Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 612 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 22, 2011

I went to this school. I loved it, except for that NOTHING was ever done when I was being picked on. They told us they have zero tolerance for bullying, yet when I finally got up the courage to go to a teacher about the problems I was having on a daily basis, she interrupted me mid-sentence and told me not to tattletale. This would be a great school for any "normal" kid, but if you have a child who is overweight, wears glasses, has social anxiety or any other issue, it's not for them.


Posted November 25, 2009

I have 3 children that attend Templeton. The staff is very caring and involved in each childs academic level. Yes the school is old, but has great charchter and the students and parents do an excellent job keeping it looking nice. I see the diversity in the school, and think its a great asset to the kids. My children love the school, and I love the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

This school has the largest diversity in our school district. Family incomes range from poverty levels to wealthy. This is also one of the older schools in our district and could use some serious upkeep.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2008

My daughter is going into second grade and she loves school still. They go out of there way for the children and her teachers have been great, and pushed to leep her interested in school..
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Posted July 6, 2008

I have a daughter who attends Templeton, and she is thriving. The Teachers and staff are very kind, it is a great environment for learning!
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Posted February 8, 2006

Great school and very caring staff. The student teacher ratio is also exceptional.
—Submitted by 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

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
76%
Writing

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
45%
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

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
66%
Science

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
68%
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 66% 68%
Hispanic 26% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 5%
Black 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9500 SW Murdock St
Tigard, OR 97224
Phone: (503) 431-4850

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