Below Average
#1100 of 1,226 schools in OR
Witch Hazel Elementary School
Elementary School · Hillsboro Sd 1j · Hillsboro, OR
A Hillsboro Sd 1j elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4950 SE Davis Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123
- Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Witch Hazel Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Witch Hazel Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$105,999
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97123; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| City View Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Imlay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Ladd Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 397 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hillsboro Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Witch Hazel Elementary School is listed in Hillsboro SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Witch Hazel Elementary School
Witch Hazel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, OR, part of Hillsboro Sd 1j, serving approximately 449 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Witch Hazel Elementary School
What grades does Witch Hazel Elementary School serve?
Witch Hazel Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Witch Hazel Elementary School?
Witch Hazel Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Witch Hazel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Witch Hazel Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Witch Hazel Elementary School rank in OR?
Witch Hazel Elementary School ranks #1,100 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Witch Hazel Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Witch Hazel 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 Witch Hazel Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Witch Hazel Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Witch Hazel Elementary School a charter school?
No, Witch Hazel Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Witch Hazel Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Witch Hazel Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Witch Hazel Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Witch Hazel 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
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (503) 844-1610
- Area population (ZIP 97123)
- 48,622
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 97123; 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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