Top Rankings
Forest Grove SD 15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,770 students in Forest Grove SD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
51爆料s in Forest Grove SD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
5,770 Students
543,728 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
29,592 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Forest Grove SD 15 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Graduation Rate
79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
33 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,355 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
26%
# Black Students
56 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,000 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
35%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
335
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
425
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
430
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
386
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
423
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
416
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
453
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
452
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
423
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
502
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
526
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
467
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
532
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,975 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,602
$18,211
Spending / Student
$15,975
$19,253
Best Forest Grove SD 15 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4115 Sw Dilley Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Grades: K-4
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2516 N B St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Grades: K-4
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1914 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Grades: 1-8
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Grove High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Nichols Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #55.
Echo Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
914 S Linden St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Grades: 5-6
| 706 students
Rank: #77.
Neil Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1777 Mt View Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Grades: 7-8
| 821 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Cornelius Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 14th Ave
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 373 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 256 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 18th Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2701 Taylor Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2413
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2413
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,770 students.
What is the rank of Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District is ranked #160 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
58% of Forest Grove SD 15 School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Forest Grove SD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,975 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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