Paul L Patterson Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Paul L Patterson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Paul L Patterson Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paul L Patterson Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 740 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
3%
2%
White
59%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul L Patterson Elementary School's ranking?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Paul L Patterson Elementary School often compared to?
Paul L Patterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
390 students attend Paul L Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Paul L Patterson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul L Patterson Elementary School offer ?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Paul L Patterson Elementary School part of?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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