The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in English language arts. The lowest is 44% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Maplewood Elementary School
Maplewood Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Portland Public Schools, the largest school district in the state. The school is located in the southwest part of the city, in a residential neighborhood.
The student body is small for its grade band and is predominantly white, with a notable share of students identifying as two or more races. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school’s demographic composition is a plain characteristic of the community it serves. No data was available on the number of students with individualized education programs or English learners.
Academically, Maplewood Elementary posted proficiency rates on the 2024-2025 Oregon state assessments that were markedly above the typical range for elementary schools in school districts across Multnomah County. In English language arts, proficiency was highest in third grade and declined somewhat in fourth and fifth grades. In math, proficiency was highest in fourth grade and lowest in fifth grade. Science proficiency for fifth graders was a softer spot, a pattern a parent may want to look into further with the school. Only one year of assessment results was available, so no trend can be determined.
Because Maplewood Elementary serves only elementary grades, it does not have a graduation rate. The comparison with other districts in Multnomah County on overall proficiency placed Maplewood Elementary in the top quartile, a clear strength relative to the available peers. The comparison, however, stacks a single school against district-level averages, which is an imperfect match.
The housing context for the school’s attendance area reflects the broader Portland market. Home values in the immediate zip code are notably higher than the statewide benchmark, and rents are also elevated. The estimated monthly cost of owning a home with a typical down payment and current mortgage rate substantially exceeds the estimated rent, meaning renting is the less expensive option in the near term. The local economy is anchored by technology, healthcare, athletic and outdoor brands, and the Port of Portland, providing a broad employment base.
Portland Public Schools, the parent district, has undergone significant change in the past two years. The district placed a large capital construction bond on the November 2024 ballot, which was publicly reported as the largest school bond measure in Oregon history, intended to fund facility improvements, seismic retrofits, safety upgrades, and accessibility improvements. Separately, the district has experienced an enrollment decline from pre-pandemic levels, prompting a long-range facility plan and a school consolidation process in 2024-2025 that proposed closing or merging schools due to budget pressures. The outcome of the bond vote and the final consolidation decisions were not confirmed in available public reports, so a parent should check directly with the district on current school assignment and facility plans.
Overall, Maplewood Elementary presents as a small, neighborhood-focused school with academic proficiency that is strong relative to other school districts in Multnomah County, particularly in the early elementary grades. The school sits in a high-cost housing market within a large urban district that is actively managing enrollment decline and facility needs.
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