Serving 673 students in grades 5-6, Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tom McCall Upper Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Forest Grove school district and encompasses approximately 189.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 21.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
673 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
"We will ensure that students grow and excel intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically."
School Rankings
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School is ranked #933 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Grove Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School?
673 students attend Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School offer ?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School part of?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
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