Top Rankings
Forest Grove SD 15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,741 students in Forest Grove SD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Forest Grove SD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
5,741 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
323 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Forest Grove SD 15 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 152 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 158 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Graduation Rate
79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
# American Indian Students
17 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,248 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
25%
# Black Students
43 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,144 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
37%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
196 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
368
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
374
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
400
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
410
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
441
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
470
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
443
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
441
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
472
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
476
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
501
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
470
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
475
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,686 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,055 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,686
$18,279
Spending / Student
$16,055
$19,325
Best Forest Grove SD 15 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4115 Sw Dilley Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Grades: K-4
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2516 N B St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Grades: K-4
| 479 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Neil Armstrong Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1777 Mt View Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Grades: 7-8
| 860 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1341 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Grades: 5-6
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1914 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Grades: 1-8
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Grove High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Nichols Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #77.
Echo Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
914 S Linden St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 231 students
Rank: #99.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 18th Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Grades: K-4
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Cornelius Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 14th Ave
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,741 students.
What is the rank of Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District is ranked #42 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
57% of Forest Grove SD 15 School District students are Hispanic, 37% 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 Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Forest Grove SD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,055 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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