Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j School District
School District · Tigard, Oregon
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#33 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,710
+$1,388 vs Oregon median
District size
11,593 students
Much larger than Oregon median
The short answer
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j ranks #33 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Multi-Sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-on (mitch) (8.8/10), Mary Woodward Elementary School (8.5/10), and Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multi-Sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-on (mitch) | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Mary Woodward Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Bridgeport Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Twality Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Durham Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Edward Byrom Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Creekside Community High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Metzger Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Deer Creek Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j is a Tigard, Oregon school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 11,593 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $17,710 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Multi-Sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-on (mitch), which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% and ELA proficiency of 67.2%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j with test data.
Schools in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j
18 schoolsElementary Schools11
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Tigard
- Total Enrollment
- 11,593
- Teachers (FTE)
- 673
- District spending per student
- $17,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
The average composite rating for Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j's district-level spending was $17,710 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
Multi-Sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-on (mitch) is the highest-rated school in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
Across schools in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j compare to other districts in Oregon?
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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