Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Butternut Creek 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Butternut Creek Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Beaverton, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butternut Creek Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Butternut Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butternut Creek Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butternut Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Butternut Creek Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Butternut Creek Elementary School?
332 students attend Butternut Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Butternut Creek Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butternut Creek Elementary School?
Butternut Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butternut Creek Elementary School offer ?
Butternut Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butternut Creek Elementary School part of?
Butternut Creek Elementary School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Butternut Creek Elementary School located?
Butternut Creek Elementary School is located in the Cooper Mountain Aloha North neighborhood of Beaverton, OR. There are 8 other public schools located in Cooper Mountain Aloha North.
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