Fern Hill Elementary School

4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 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:

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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)
Total Students
231 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fern Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fern Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
64%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
30%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Fern Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fern Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fern Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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