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#173 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 14% in state

City View Charter School

Elementary School · Hillsboro Sd 1j · Hillsboro, OR

A Hillsboro Sd 1j charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO Box 1808, Hillsboro, OR 97123

  • Math 51% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.6% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$17,053
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at City View Charter School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where City View Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,778/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,999

Median home value

$489,100

Median rent

$1,814/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–60.3 mi340Compare →
W L Henry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–60.8 mi319Compare →
Imlay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–60.9 mi465Compare →
Eastwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1K–61.3 mi348Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hillsboro Sd 1j

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#6 of 36
District spending per student
$17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

City View Charter School is listed in Hillsboro SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About City View Charter School

City View Charter School is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, OR, part of Hillsboro Sd 1j, serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about City View Charter School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

City View Charter School was established in 2004 by a group of parents as the only charter school within the Hillsboro School District 1. The founding families selected the EL Education model, formerly known as Expeditionary Learning, to provide a hands-on, project-based educational approach 1. In its first year of operation, the school consisted of 65 students, three teachers, and several parent volunteers working in blended-grade classrooms 1. The school's vision emphasizes that all children can excel academically through inspired leadership and collaborative efforts that engage student interests 1. It aims to create a rigorous whole learning environment where students are nurtured as individual community members 1. City View Charter School is dedicated to offering a high-quality option for families in the community, addressing students with diverse backgrounds and interests 1. Recent school news includes newsletters from October and November, and upcoming events such as student-led conferences in May and a carnival at Shute Park 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.cityviewcharter.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about City View Charter School

What grades does City View Charter School serve?

City View Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend City View Charter School?

City View Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at City View Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at City View Charter School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does City View Charter School rank in OR?

City View Charter School ranks #173 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is City View Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

City View Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at City View Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, City View Charter School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is City View Charter School a charter school?

Yes, City View Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is City View Charter School a Title I school?

No, City View Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City View Charter School?

20.7% of students at City View Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 97123)
48,622
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97123; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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