Serving 249 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%).
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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fern Hill Elementary School serves the eastern part of Forest Grove, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fern Hill Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fern Hill 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 Fern Hill Elementary School is 0.46, which is less 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
#990 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 18-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 Fern Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Fern Hill Elementary School is ranked #990 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?
249 students attend Fern Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fern Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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