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Mckay Elementary School vs. Fir Grove Elementary School

Should you attend Mckay Elementary School or Fir Grove Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mckay Elementary School
7485 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Beaverton, OR 97008
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Fir Grove Elementary School
6300 Sw Wilson Ave
Beaverton, OR 97008
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mckay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Fir Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fir Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
244 students
342 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mckay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fir Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mckay Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fir Grove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mckay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fir Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mckay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaverton School District 48j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fir Grove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaverton School District 48j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#392 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
#316 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mckay Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fir Grove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in OR)
35-39%
(Top 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fir Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fir Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fir Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mckay Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fir Grove Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
30
38
Grade 1 Students
31
55
Grade 2 Students
44
56
Grade 3 Students
46
64
Grade 4 Students
46
62
Grade 5 Students
47
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mckay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fir Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mckay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fir Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mckay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fir Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mckay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fir Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mckay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fir Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mckay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Fir Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mckay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fir Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaverton School District 48j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mckay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fir Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mckay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fir Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(21-22 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mckay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fir Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaverton School District 48j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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