Average
#575 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 47% in state
Fern Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Grove Sd 15 · Forest Grove, OR
A Forest Grove Sd 15 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4445 Heather St, Forest Grove, OR 97116
- Math 28% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fern Hill Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fern Hill Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,723/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Grove), 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
$87,308
Median home value
$479,800
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallowtail SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Echo Shaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Cornelius Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Joseph Gale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 392 | 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.
Forest Grove Sd 15
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fern Hill Elementary School is listed in Forest Grove SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fern Hill Elementary School
Fern Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Forest Grove, OR, part of Forest Grove Sd 15, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fern Hill Elementary School
What grades does Fern Hill Elementary School serve?
Fern Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Hill Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fern Hill Elementary School rank in OR?
Fern Hill Elementary School ranks #575 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Fern Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fern Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Fern Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fern Hill Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fern Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fern Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fern Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fern Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fern Hill Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Fern Hill 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (503) 359-2550
- Area population (ZIP 97116)
- 29,598
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 97116; 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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