Very Good
#428 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 35% in state
Deer Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j · Tigard, OR
A Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16155 SW 131st Ave, Tigard, OR 97224
- Math 42% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Creek Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deer Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,800/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tigard), 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
$94,456
Median home value
$579,400
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Rider Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| James Templeton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Mary Woodward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Charles F Tigard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Creek Elementary School is listed in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Creek Elementary School
Deer Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tigard, OR, part of Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j, serving approximately 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Creek Elementary School
What grades does Deer Creek Elementary School serve?
Deer Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary School?
Deer Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Creek Elementary School rank in OR?
Deer Creek Elementary School ranks #428 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Deer Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Deer Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Creek Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deer Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Deer Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Deer Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Creek Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Deer Creek Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (503) 431-4450
- Area population (ZIP 97224)
- 36,015
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 · 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 97224; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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