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#694 of 1,226 schools in OR
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
Middle School · Forest Grove Sd 15 · Forest Grove, OR
A Forest Grove Sd 15 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1341 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116
- Math 18% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tom Mccall Upper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Forest Grove Sd 15
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is listed in Forest Grove SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is a public middle school in Forest Grove, OR, part of Forest Grove Sd 15, serving approximately 706 students in grades 5th-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
What grades does Tom Mccall Upper Elementary serve?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tom Mccall Upper Elementary rank in OR?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary ranks #694 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Tom Mccall Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tom Mccall Upper Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tom Mccall Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tom Mccall Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
64.2% of students at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (503) 359-2506
- 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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