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#685 of 1,226 schools in OR
Community School
High School · Beaverton Sd 48j · Beaverton, OR
A Beaverton Sd 48j high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1841 SW Merlo Dr, Beaverton, OR 97003
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 14% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Community School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 23 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,047/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaverton), 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
$96,962
Median home value
$458,200
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valor Christian School InternationalPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| International School of BeavertonEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Valley Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beaverton Sd 48j
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #45 of 56
- District spending per student
- $15,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Community School is listed in Beaverton SD 48J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community School
Community School is a public high school in Beaverton, OR, part of Beaverton Sd 48j, serving approximately 120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community School
What grades does Community School serve?
Community School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Community School?
Community School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community School rank in OR?
Community School ranks #685 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Community School a charter school?
No, Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community School a Title I school?
No, Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community School?
73.3% of students at Community 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (503) 356-3650
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97003)
- 27,791
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 97003; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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