Top Rankings
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,663 students in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 44% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District are Palisades World Language School, Westridge Elementary School and Forest Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lake Oswego SD 7j School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,288 Schools
# Students
6,663 Students
541,624 Students
# Teachers
370 Teachers
29,973 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
9 Students
6,328 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
716 Students
21,614 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%
# Hispanic Students
539 Students
135,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
25%
# Black Students
49 Students
12,441 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
4,601 Students
321,530 Students
% White Students
69%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
712 Students
38,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
389
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
392
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
399
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
437
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
458
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
488
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
540
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
535
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
565
44,929
# Students in 9th Grade:
574
45,494
# Students in 10th Grade:
615
44,463
# Students in 11th Grade:
628
42,280
# Students in 12th Grade:
643
42,861
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,605 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,281. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,740 is higher than the state median of $19,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,605
$18,281
Spending / Student
$21,740
$19,328
Best Lake Oswego SD 7j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisades World Language School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Greentree Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2302
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2302
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3400 Royce Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2371
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2371
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1133 Sw Andrews Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2350
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2350
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5850 Sw Mcewan Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2363
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2363
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15777 Sw Boones Ferry Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2357
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2357
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Oswego Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2335
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2335
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #77.
Hallinan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16800 Hawthorne Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2353
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2353
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Kingsgate Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2323
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2323
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Oswego Senior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2501 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2313
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2313
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeridge Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Sw Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2343
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2343
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeridge High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1235 Sw Overlook Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2319
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2319
Grades: 9-12
| 1,198 students
Rank: #1212.
Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2507 Christie Drive
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 496-3929
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 496-3929
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,663 students.
What is the rank of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District is ranked #2 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
69% of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Lake Oswego SD 7j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,740 is higher than the state median of $19,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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