Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fern Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fern Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fern Hill Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fern Hill Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
64%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
30%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?
231 students attend Fern Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fern Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fern Hill Elementary School offer ?
Fern Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fern Hill Elementary School part of?
Fern Hill Elementary School is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
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