Paul L Patterson Elementary School
Paul L Patterson Elementary School serves 463 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Paul L Patterson Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (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 73% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Paul L Patterson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Paul L Patterson Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 463 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Paul L Patterson Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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 | #117 out of 1200 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 65% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 to Paul L Patterson Elementary School is Glencoe High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Evergreen Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jackson Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hillsboro Glencoe High School Math: 33% | Reading: 68%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,541 student10
0.3 miles
2700 Nw Glencoe Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1900 0.3 9-12 1,541 - Hillsboro Evergreen Junior High School Math: 39% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 810 students10
0.5 miles
29850 Nw Evergreen Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1400 0.5 7-8 810 - Hillsboro Jackson Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 567 students10
0.5 miles
675 Ne Estate Dr
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1670 0.5 K-6 567 - Hillsboro W Verne Mckinney Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 461 students10
1.1 miles
535 Nw Darnielle St
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1660 1.1 K-6 461 - Hillsboro Mooberry Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 439 students10
1.2 miles
1230 Ne 10th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1640 1.2 K-6 439
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