Bethany Elementary School

Summary:

Bethany Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Beaverton, Oregon, serving 429 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Beaverton School District 48J, which is ranked 19 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bethany Elementary School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Oregon, ranking within the top 30 schools in the state for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 12th out of 710 Oregon elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts and Science, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. Bethany Elementary also excels in supporting the success of diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Oregon for the performance of female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, white students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

While Bethany Elementary School outperforms most of the nearby schools in the Beaverton School District, it faces competition from Findley Elementary, which is also a high-performing school in the area. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.45%) suggests that it serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3305 NW 174th Ave
       Beaverton, OR  97006-4644


(503) 356-2030

District: Beaverton School District 48J

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,881 Help


Students who attend Bethany Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Five Oaks Middle School
High:    Westview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.3%
Asian:
21.1%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethany Elementary School ranks better than 98.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bethany Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.3%), Asian (21.1%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary School is 19. 29 elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethany Elementary School is $16,881. 25 elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethany Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethany Elementary School 12th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Bethany Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Beaverton School District 48J:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaverton School District 48J 19th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethany Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.36 12th 586 98.0%
2005 87.25 8th 629 98.7%
2006 85.65 9th 636 98.6%
2007 93.36 9th 652 98.6%
2008 90.78 9th 655 98.6%
2009 89.88 8th 665 98.8%
2010 89.15 14th 674 97.9%
2011 90.90 13th 695 98.1%
2012 93.95 16th 730 97.8%
2013 92.52 26th 707 96.3%
2014 94.90 7th 695 99.0%
2015 95.67 20th 706 97.2%
2016 95.83 17th 697 97.6%
2017 97.06 9th 701 98.7%
2018 94.69 22nd 709 96.9%
2019 97.10 11th 705 98.4%
2022 96.12 26th 706 96.3%
2023 95.78 29th 706 95.9%
2024 98.05 12th 710 98.3%
See the entire list of Oregon Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.80 5th 179 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.45 8th 481 98.3%
2019 98.11 4th 303 98.7%
2022 98.70 4th 215 98.1%
2023 81.18 24th 231 89.6%
2024 99.70 3rd 299 99.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.28 120th 640 81.3%
2019 78.88 62nd 597 89.6%
2022 96.28 24th 703 96.6%
2023 87.84 38th 595 93.6%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.18 10th 681 98.5%
2019 96.66 5th 621 99.2%
2022 92.39 35th 646 94.6%
2023 95.38 23rd 652 96.5%
2024 98.01 3rd 658 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.76 21st 35 40.0%
2023 78.60 5th 39 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.93 37th 680 94.6%
2019 95.98 12th 623 98.1%
2022 95.26 25th 654 96.2%
2023 93.62 28th 665 95.8%
2024 95.96 21st 662 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.51 2nd 86 97.7%
2019 79.46 10th 48 79.2%
2022 88.70 3rd 39 92.3%
2023 79.44 11th 39 71.8%
2024 79.83 9th 41 78.0%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.03 54th 475 88.6%
2022 99.99 1st 339 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bethany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.74 22nd 683 96.8%
2019 93.58 15th 662 97.7%
2022 92.33 30th 666 95.5%
2023 92.71 25th 656 96.2%
2024 97.13 6th 670 99.1%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Open Quote This has been an amazing school! The teachers and staff are wonderful and the principal is outstanding. This school has a very strong PTO and many PTO funded programs and events. Teachers are well supported. Staff and students are happy there too. We’ve had a very positive experience and highly recommend Bethany Elementary! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2016

Open Quote Principal Rafael Montelongo and his amazing staff run a top notch school where kids and parents and teachers all feel appreciated as they actively participate in pursuit of a positive learning environment. The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program definitely helps foster more fatherly volunteerism which enhances the feeling safety and security at school. Oregon's premiere elementary school... Close Quote


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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Open Quote I used to go to Bethany in 4th and 5th grade. It was one of the best and friendliest schools I ever went to. I felt like teachers actually cared about what I did, and did their absolute best. I had some of my highest test scores there (where on the OAKS I think I scored about 252), and I made some of my best friends. There's really no school like this one, and I'm not surprised it's better than 99.9% of all other schools. -Wolfgang Stolte Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bethany Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 417 1 41 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1989 351 3 18 7 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1990 306 3 42 9 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 343 3 42 7 6 n/a n/a 0 401
1992 397 2 42 14 3 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 412 7 43 14 3 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 446 9 51 10 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 478 11 79 23 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 478 11 79 23 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1997 561 16 104 23 2 n/a n/a 0 706
1998 488 8 81 15 2 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 489 13 103 21 2 n/a n/a 0 628
2000 475 12 97 16 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 458 14 105 14 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 329 13 120 12 1 n/a n/a 28 503
2003 329 13 120 12 1 n/a n/a 28 503
2004 331 15 126 17 1 n/a n/a 18 508
2005 304 9 126 20 2 n/a n/a 34 495
2006 314 18 150 31 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 324 12 155 17 1 n/a n/a 33 542
2008 321 12 163 25 1 n/a n/a 49 571
2009 301 10 162 18 2 n/a n/a 52 545
2010 272 8 136 42 2 n/a n/a 25 485
2011 247 13 130 54 2 1 37 0 484
2012 268 16 140 50 2 1 40 0 517
2013 267 13 154 58 3 1 41 0 537
2014 257 15 167 38 2 5 41 0 525
2015 250 14 158 48 1 6 43 0 520
2016 272 17 159 53 0 3 47 0 551
2017 276 17 148 53 0 2 57 0 553
2018 268 15 154 41 0 1 51 0 530
2019 276 23 132 49 0 1 52 0 533
2020 275 21 133 42 2 2 53 0 528
2021 228 16 111 44 1 0 47 0 447
2022 201 9 76 48 0 0 41 0 375
2023 222 8 96 55 0 3 45 0 429
2024 223 8 88 51 0 5 43 0 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethany Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 20.3 22.7 2.2
1989 380 18.8 20.2 3.7
1990 363 19.8 18.3 1.9
1991 401 19.5 20.5 2.2
1992 458 17.0 26.9 3.5
1993 479 24.4 19.6 7.1
1994 518 22.5 23.0 5.6
1995 593 24.5 24.2 4.4
1996 593 24.5 24.2 4.4
1997 706 31.5 22.4 4.4
1998 594 26.5 22.4 2.9
1999 628 28.0 22.4 3.8
2000 602 30.3 19.9 3.7
2001 592 27.7 21.4 3.5
2002 503 23.3 21.6 9.9
2003 503 23.3 21.6 9.9
2004 508 23.0 22.1 11.8
2005 495 23.5 21.1 10
2006 515 26.0 19.8 9.7
2007 542 29.0 18.7 8.4
2008 571 28.5 20.0 11.9
2009 545 27.0 20.2 12.4
2010 485 23.5 20.6 20.9
2011 484 22.5 21.5 20
2012 517 21.4 24.1 15.5
2013 537 21.6 24.8 15.6
2014 525 23.5 22.3 13.9
2015 520 23.0 22.6 13.8
2016 551 28.0 19.6 13.6
2017 553 28.5 19.4 15
2018 530 28.3 18.6 14.3
2019 533 26.6 19.9 15.8
2020 528 26.1 20.2 16.3
2021 447 25.0 17.8 n/a
2022 375 21.5 17.4 n/a
2023 429 23.5 18.2 21.4
2024 418 21.9 19.0 21.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethany Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 20.3 22.7 2.2
1989 380 18.8 20.2 3.7
1990 363 19.8 18.3 1.9
1991 401 19.5 20.5 2.2
1992 458 17.0 26.9 3.5
1993 479 24.4 19.6 7.1
1994 518 22.5 23.0 5.6
1995 593 24.5 24.2 4.4
1996 593 24.5 24.2 4.4
1997 706 31.5 22.4 4.4
1998 594 26.5 22.4 2.9
1999 628 28.0 22.4 3.8
2000 602 30.3 19.9 3.7
2001 592 27.7 21.4 3.5
2002 503 23.3 21.6 9.9
2003 503 23.3 21.6 9.9
2004 508 23.0 22.1 11.8
2005 495 23.5 21.1 10
2006 515 26.0 19.8 9.7
2007 542 29.0 18.7 8.4
2008 571 28.5 20.0 11.9
2009 545 27.0 20.2 12.4
2010 485 23.5 20.6 20.9
2011 484 22.5 21.5 20
2012 517 21.4 24.1 15.5
2013 537 21.6 24.8 15.6
2014 525 23.5 22.3 13.9
2015 520 23.0 22.6 13.8
2016 551 28.0 19.6 13.6
2017 553 28.5 19.4 15
2018 530 28.3 18.6 14.3
2019 533 26.6 19.9 15.8
2020 528 26.1 20.2 16.3
2021 447 25.0 17.8 n/a
2022 375 21.5 17.4 n/a
2023 429 23.5 18.2 21.4
2024 418 21.9 19.0 21.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethany Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,620
2020 n/a n/a $12,610
2021 n/a n/a $14,523
2022 n/a $16,838 (100.0%) $16,838
2023 $884 (5.2%) $15,996 (94.8%) $16,881

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethany Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 706 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethany Elementary School)77.262.8
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)61.454.8
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary School)84.869.7
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)63.256.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethany Elementary School)80.781.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)65.158
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary School)70.571.8
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)5952
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethany Elementary School)94.782.4
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)6859.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary School)77.375.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)52.447.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Bethany Elementary School)71.164.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Beaverton School District 48J)46.642.2
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students533429
 19.5%
African American238
 65.2%
American Indian00
Asian13296
 27.3%
Hispanic4955
 12.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White276222
 19.6%
Two or More Races5245
 13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.8%21.4%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethany Elementary School

Yes! Bethany Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 710 Oregon elementary schools.

Students who attend Bethany Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Five Oaks Middle School
High : Westview High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Bethany Elementary School.

Students at Bethany Elementary School are 53% White, 21% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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