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#1143 of 1,226 schools in OR
Joseph Gale Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Grove Sd 15 · Forest Grove, OR
A Forest Grove Sd 15 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3130 18th Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116
- Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Gale Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph Gale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
4 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 | 0.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Fern Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Forest Grove Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 1–8 | 1.0 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Swallowtail SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 135 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #10 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
Joseph Gale Elementary School is listed in Forest Grove SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Gale Elementary School
Joseph Gale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Forest Grove, OR, part of Forest Grove Sd 15, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,143 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Gale Elementary School
What grades does Joseph Gale Elementary School serve?
Joseph Gale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Joseph Gale Elementary School?
Joseph Gale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Gale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Gale Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph Gale Elementary School rank in OR?
Joseph Gale Elementary School ranks #1,143 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Joseph Gale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Gale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Joseph Gale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Gale Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph Gale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joseph Gale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Gale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joseph Gale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph Gale Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Joseph Gale 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
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (503) 359-2482
- 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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