Orenco Elementary School
Orenco Elementary School serves 643 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Orenco Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Orenco Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Orenco Elementary School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 643 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Orenco Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,200 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Orenco Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #393 out of 1200 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 14% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 23% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 49% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsboro 1j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Orenco Elementary School is Oregon Virtual Education (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Quatama Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hillsboro Quatama Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 478 students10
0.3 miles
6905 Ne Campus Way
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1180 0.3 K-6 478 - Scio Oregon Virtual Education Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 50 students10
0.8 miles
38875 Nw 1st Ave
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 614-1300 0.8 6-12 50 - Hillsboro Imlay Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 530 students10
1.4 miles
5900 Se Lois St
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1090 1.4 K-6 530 - Hillsboro R A Brown Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 751 students10
1.4 miles
1505 Sw Cornelius Pass Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1070 1.4 7-8 751 - Beaverton Tobias Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 442 students10
1.5 miles
1065 Sw 206th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 844-1310 1.5 K-6 442
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