The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Hogan Cedars Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Gresham, Oregon, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Gresham-Barlow School District, one of three districts that serve different parts of Gresham. The school is a standard neighborhood elementary school and does not operate as a charter or magnet school.
The student body is diverse. Families looking at the school will find a mix of backgrounds, with a substantial share of students identifying as white and a substantial share identifying as Hispanic. Smaller numbers of students identify as Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or with two or more races. A large majority of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a common indicator that the school serves a community with significant economic need.
State testing results from the most recent year show that proficiency rates across subjects and grade levels are generally below the state average for Oregon elementary schools. In English language arts, proficiency varied by grade. In mathematics, the proficiency rate was notably lower across grades three, four, and five. In science, which is tested only in fifth grade, the proficiency rate was also below typical state levels. When compared with other schools within the Gresham-Barlow district and across Multnomah County, Hogan Cedars Elementary's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint among the county's districts. This means that while the numbers are low in absolute terms, the school is not an outlier in its local context; many elementary schools in the area face similar challenges.
The school environment data on topics like discipline, staffing, and chronic absenteeism is not available in the record. A parent may want to ask the school directly about class sizes, teacher experience, and school climate. The district-level search found no notable recent changes or strategic initiatives to report, so a family should look to the district website or school communications for any current priorities or improvement plans.
Hogan Cedars serves grades kindergarten through five, so there is no graduation rate to report. The school is a single-site elementary school, and there is no indication that it offers specialized programs such as a magnet theme or a career pathway.
The housing market in the Gresham area serviced by this school reflects a typical suburban cost structure. Home values and rents are in line with the broader Portland metro region. Estimated monthly mortgage costs are higher than the estimated rent for a comparable unit, a dynamic many families in the area face when deciding whether to buy or rent.
For a family evaluating Hogan Cedars Elementary, the core picture is of a neighborhood school with a diverse student body, serving a population with considerable economic need. Academic proficiency on state tests is low relative to statewide averages, though it is not out of step with other schools in the same county. A family for whom test scores are the primary measure of school quality will want to investigate what supports the school offers for students who are below grade level, as well as any enrichment opportunities for students who are meeting or exceeding standards. Families who value socioeconomic and ethnic diversity in their child's peer group may find the school's composition to be a good fit.
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