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#774 of 1,226 schools in OR
Orenco Elementary School
Elementary School · Hillsboro Sd 1j · Hillsboro, OR
A Hillsboro Sd 1j elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
22550 NW Birch St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Math 32% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orenco Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orenco Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,778/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsboro), 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
$107,063
Median home value
$518,500
Median rent
$1,918/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97124; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quatama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Tualatin Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Faith Bible Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Early Learning MattersPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 12 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsboro Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #24 of 36
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orenco Elementary School is listed in Hillsboro SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orenco Elementary School
Orenco Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, OR, part of Hillsboro Sd 1j, serving approximately 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orenco Elementary School
What grades does Orenco Elementary School serve?
Orenco Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Orenco Elementary School?
Orenco Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orenco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orenco Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orenco Elementary School rank in OR?
Orenco Elementary School ranks #774 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Orenco Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orenco Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Orenco Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orenco Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orenco Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orenco Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orenco Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orenco Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orenco Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Orenco 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (503) 844-1370
- Area population (ZIP 97124)
- 54,351
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 97124; 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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