Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scholls Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scholls Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Scholls Heights Elementary School's student population of 637 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scholls Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scholls Heights Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
3%
3%
White
48%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholls Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Scholls Heights Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Scholls Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Scholls Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nancy Ryles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Scholls Heights Elementary School?
637 students attend Scholls Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Scholls Heights Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scholls Heights Elementary School?
Scholls Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scholls Heights Elementary School offer ?
Scholls Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Scholls Heights Elementary School part of?
Scholls Heights Elementary School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
In what neighborhood is Scholls Heights Elementary School located?
Scholls Heights Elementary School is located in the Neighbors Southwest neighborhood of Beaverton, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Neighbors Southwest.
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