The Beverly Cleary School is a public school in Portland, Oregon, United States. The school educates children in kindergarten through eighth-grade and is part of the Portland Public School District.
Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beverly Cleary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beverly Cleary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Beverly Cleary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Beverly Cleary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beverly Cleary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1174 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
72%
57%
Two or more races
15%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beverly Cleary School's ranking?
Beverly Cleary School is ranked #40 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Beverly Cleary School often compared to?
Beverly Cleary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurelhurst Elementary School, Alameda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Beverly Cleary School?
535 students attend Beverly Cleary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Beverly Cleary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beverly Cleary School?
Beverly Cleary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beverly Cleary School offer ?
Beverly Cleary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beverly Cleary School part of?
Beverly Cleary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Beverly Cleary School located?
Beverly Cleary School is located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Grant Park.
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