Top Rankings
Forest Grove SD 15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,770 students in Forest Grove SD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Forest Grove SD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
5,770 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forest Grove SD 15 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Graduation Rate
84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
58%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
35%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,975 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,602
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,975
$19,325
Best Forest Grove SD 15 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4115 Sw Dilley Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Gr: K-4 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2516 N B St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Gr: K-4 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1914 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Gr: 1-8 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Forest Grove High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Nichols Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Gr: 9-12 | 1,898 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Gr: 5-6 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Echo Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
914 S Linden St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Neil Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1777 Mt View Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Gr: 7-8 | 821 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cornelius Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 14th Ave
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3130 18th Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2701 Taylor Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2413
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,770 students.
What is the rank of Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District is ranked #153 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: 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?
58% of Forest Grove SD 15 School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 $15,975 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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