Below Average
#1099 of 1,226 schools in OR
West Union Elementary School
Elementary School · Hillsboro Sd 1j · Hillsboro, OR
A Hillsboro Sd 1j elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23870 NW West Union Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Union Elementary School score 29% 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 9 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Union 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Atfalati RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Early Learning MattersPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Quatama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 537 | 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.
Hillsboro Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #31 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
West Union Elementary School is listed in Hillsboro SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Union Elementary School
West Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, OR, part of Hillsboro Sd 1j, serving approximately 319 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Union Elementary School
What grades does West Union Elementary School serve?
West Union Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend West Union Elementary School?
West Union Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Union Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Union Elementary School rank in OR?
West Union Elementary School ranks #1,099 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is West Union Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Union Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 West Union Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Union Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Union Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Union Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Union Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Union Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Union Elementary School?
66.5% of students at West Union 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
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (503) 844-1620
- 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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