Very Good
#257 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 21% in state
Forest Grove Community School
Elementary School · Forest Grove Sd 15 · Forest Grove, OR
A Forest Grove Sd 15 charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1914 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116
- Math 34% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Grove Community School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest Grove Community 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 79Very 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Community at Pacific UniversityPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Harvey Clarke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 398 | 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
- #2 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
Forest Grove Community School is listed in Forest Grove SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Grove Community School
Forest Grove Community School is a public elementary school in Forest Grove, OR, part of Forest Grove Sd 15, serving approximately 204 students in grades 1st-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Grove Community School
What grades does Forest Grove Community School serve?
Forest Grove Community School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Grove Community School?
Forest Grove Community School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Community School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Grove Community School rank in OR?
Forest Grove Community School ranks #257 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Forest Grove Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Grove Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Forest Grove Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Grove Community School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Grove Community School a charter school?
Yes, Forest Grove Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Forest Grove Community School a Title I school?
No, Forest Grove Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Grove Community School?
16.7% of students at Forest Grove 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (503) 359-4600
- 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.
- 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
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