C+
Average
63/100

Gilbert Heights Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 12839 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97236
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 46% · Math 38% proficient · 41st percentile in Oregon
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Oregon schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
413
Students
enrolled
17.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%41/100reading 37th percentile, math 44th percentile among Oregon elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 68% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +22 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oregon. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−7 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (−0 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oregon state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%42%reading -7 pts, math -9 pts37th percentile (list)
Black25%25%reading +0 pts, math +10 pts72nd percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading +5 pts, math -4 pts43rd percentile (list)
Asian67%57%reading +0 pts, math -9 pts55th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -13 pts, math -6 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +4 pts, math +2 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12839 SE Holgate Blvd
City Portland
ZIP Code 97236
District 4103940
NCES School ID 410394001029
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97236

Understanding the community around Gilbert Heights Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,874
Per Capita Income $31,171
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%
High School or Higher 82.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $386,200
Median Rent $1,391
Owner-Occupied 60.1%
Renter-Occupied 39.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gilbert Heights Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 32.9%
White 24.0%
Asian 17.9%
Black 12.4%
Two or More Races 10.7%
Pacific Islander 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 413
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has 413 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1.
What grades does Gilbert Heights Elementary School serve?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gilbert Heights Elementary School receive per student?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School receives $20,822 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gilbert Heights Elementary School in 97236 ▼
Avg Home Value
$435,422
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,655
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
39.9%

Other Schools in 97236

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026