Excellent
#114 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 9% in state
Paul L Patterson Elementary School
Elementary School · Hillsboro Sd 1j · Hillsboro, OR
A Hillsboro Sd 1j elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
261 NE Lenox St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Math 51% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
33.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul L Patterson 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Carden Cascade AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| W Verne Mckinney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Mooberry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 382 | 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
- #3 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
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is listed in Hillsboro SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul L Patterson Elementary School
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, OR, part of Hillsboro Sd 1j, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul L Patterson Elementary School
What grades does Paul L Patterson Elementary School serve?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul L Patterson Elementary School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul L Patterson Elementary School rank in OR?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks #114 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Paul L Patterson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul L Patterson Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul L Patterson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Paul L Patterson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul L Patterson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Paul L Patterson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
33.4% of students at Paul L Patterson 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (503) 844-1380
- 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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