Very Good
#293 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 24% in state
Happy Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · North Clackamas Sd 12 · Happy Valley, OR
A North Clackamas Sd 12 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13865 SE King Rd Suite A, Happy Valley, OR 97086
- Math 53% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Happy Valley Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Happy Valley 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,591
Median home value
$655,700
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside Montessori House of ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Scouters Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Cascade Heights Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | Not available | 226 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
North Clackamas Sd 12
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #4 of 31
- District spending per student
- $15,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Happy Valley Elementary School is listed in North Clackamas SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Happy Valley Elementary School
Happy Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Happy Valley, OR, part of North Clackamas Sd 12, serving approximately 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Happy Valley Elementary School
What grades does Happy Valley Elementary School serve?
Happy Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Happy Valley Elementary School rank in OR?
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks #293 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Happy Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Happy Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Happy Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Happy Valley Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Happy Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Happy Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Happy Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Happy Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Happy Valley Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Happy Valley 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
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (503) 353-5420
- Area population (ZIP 97086)
- 33,685
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 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 97086; 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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