Forest Grove Community School

Summary:

Forest Grove Community School is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 201 students in grades 1-8 in Forest Grove, Oregon, which is part of the Forest Grove School District 15.

The school consistently outperforms the surrounding district and state in academic proficiency, with 75% of 4th-graders meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts (ELA) compared to 28.4% for the district and 41.9% for the state. In 3rd-grade math, the school's proficiency rate was 50%, higher than the district's 33.2% and the state's 39.9%. However, the school's ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 102 out of 701 Oregon elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 235 out of 710 in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a strong 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance for female, male, and White students has been consistently strong, but its results for Multi-racial and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) students have been more mixed.

When compared to nearby schools, Paul L. Patterson Elementary in the Hillsboro School District 1J demonstrates even stronger academic performance, particularly in ELA and Mathematics, suggesting that Forest Grove Community School could potentially learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the region to further enhance its own educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 1-8

 1914 Pacific Avenue
       Forest Grove, OR  97116


(503) 359-4600

District: Forest Grove School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,132 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.9% Help


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Compare Details Forest Grove Community School ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Forest Grove School District 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Forest Grove Community School ranks better than 57.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Forest Grove Community School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Forest Grove School District 15. Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (17.4%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Grove Community School is 17. 4 elementary schools in the Forest Grove School District 15 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Grove Community School is $5,132, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Forest Grove School District 15!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Grove Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Grove Community School 235th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Forest Grove Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Forest Grove Community School 159th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Forest Grove Community School in the ranking list.)

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Forest Grove School District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Grove School District 15 90th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Grove Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 33.64 500th 674 25.8%
2011 54.89 320th 695 54.0%
2012 50.55 375th 730 48.6%
2013 44.85 420th 707 40.6%
2014 57.46 295th 695 57.6%
2015 63.27 215th 706 69.5%
2016 75.16 143rd 697 79.5%
2017 81.88 102nd 701 85.4%
2018 72.13 165th 709 76.7%
2019 80.81 118th 705 83.3%
2022 32.74 471st 706 33.3%
2023 49.52 314th 706 55.5%
2024 60.24 235th 710 66.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 121st 212 42.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.94 467th 703 33.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.79 239th 681 64.9%
2019 81.99 89th 621 85.7%
2022 16.95 574th 646 11.1%
2023 40.59 359th 652 44.9%
2024 62.19 198th 658 69.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.00 136th 680 80.0%
2019 84.64 81st 623 87.0%
2022 53.67 265th 654 59.5%
2023 47.82 316th 665 52.5%
2024 60.77 211th 662 68.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.17 161st 683 76.4%
2019 80.88 111th 662 83.2%
2022 24.73 537th 666 19.4%
2023 57.51 264th 656 59.8%
2024 64.78 207th 670 69.1%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Forest Grove Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 34.32 255th 343 25.7%
2011 45.92 212th 357 40.6%
2012 62.88 136th 395 65.6%
2013 61.13 136th 377 63.9%
2014 74.49 81st 382 78.8%
2015 76.96 58th 381 84.8%
2016 79.31 53rd 383 86.2%
2017 81.82 45th 382 88.2%
2018 88.06 32nd 384 91.7%
2019 81.08 55th 379 85.5%
2022 61.12 115th 367 68.7%
2023 61.26 120th 380 68.4%
2024 50.15 159th 371 57.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.89 13th 206 93.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.53 112th 364 69.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.88 58th 342 83.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.35 30th 341 91.2%
2019 82.24 42nd 291 85.6%
2022 75.28 51st 312 83.7%
2023 40.76 164th 318 48.4%
2024 29.98 225th 323 30.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Forest Grove Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.63 22nd 357 93.8%
2019 80.89 53rd 344 84.6%
2022 66.76 89th 355 74.9%
2023 71.61 70th 360 80.6%
2024 67.51 94th 349 73.1%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, February 8, 2018

Open Quote This is a private school funded by tax dollars in the skin of a public school. You ask yourself why they rate so good? Its because if your child needs extra help and they belive that they will bring their test scores down they will find a way to get your child out of the school and into another. The school only cares about test scores and the leadership shows it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Forest Grove Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 118 1 3 8 2 n/a n/a 5 137
2009 167 0 6 17 3 n/a n/a 11 204
2010 189 2 6 23 1 n/a n/a 5 226
2011 151 1 6 22 1 0 8 0 189
2012 156 1 6 23 1 0 13 0 200
2013 136 1 6 25 2 0 28 0 198
2014 147 2 5 20 1 0 15 0 190
2015 136 3 4 31 1 0 22 0 197
2016 139 4 5 25 0 0 21 0 194
2017 137 4 6 24 0 0 30 0 201
2018 139 2 6 19 1 0 34 0 201
2019 138 0 2 26 1 0 35 0 202
2020 137 0 2 30 0 2 32 0 203
2021 138 1 1 27 1 2 33 0 203
2022 138 2 1 35 1 2 21 0 200
2023 139 1 0 35 1 2 19 4 201

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 Forest Grove Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 137 n/a n/a 0
2009 204 11.2 18.2 0
2010 226 11.6 19.3 0
2011 189 9.8 19.2 0
2012 200 9.8 20.4 33.5
2013 198 9.8 20.2 32.8
2014 190 8.3 22.8 29.5
2015 197 10.0 19.7 25.9
2016 194 11.0 17.6 23.2
2017 201 11.1 17.9 27.4
2018 201 11.1 17.9 21.4
2019 202 11.7 17.1 18.3
2020 203 12.3 16.4 21.7
2021 203 11.5 17.5 18.7
2022 200 11.7 17.0 n/a
2023 201 11.7 17.0 26.9

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 Forest Grove Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 137 n/a n/a 0
2009 204 11.2 18.2 0
2010 226 11.6 19.3 0
2011 189 9.8 19.2 0
2012 200 9.8 20.4 33.5
2013 198 9.8 20.2 32.8
2014 190 8.3 22.8 29.5
2015 197 10.0 19.7 25.9
2016 194 11.0 17.6 23.2
2017 201 11.1 17.9 27.4
2018 201 11.1 17.9 21.4
2019 202 11.7 17.1 18.3
2020 203 12.3 16.4 21.7
2021 203 11.5 17.5 18.7
2022 200 11.7 17.0 n/a
2023 201 11.7 17.0 26.9

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 Forest Grove Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $4,895
2020 $3,915
2021 $4,101
2022 $5,132

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Grove Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 118th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 314th of 706 Elementary schools
 27.7%
Ranks 55th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 120th of 380 Middle schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Community School)81.866.7
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)38.627.6
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Community School)54.566.7
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)41.932.1
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Community School)65.454.5
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)44.130.7
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Community School)46.254.5
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)37.832
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Community School)62.528.6
 33.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)46.327.3
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Community School)56.519
 37.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)31.614.5
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Forest Grove Community School)5622.2
 33.8%
   5th Grade Science (Forest Grove School District 15)23.915.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Community School)71.428
 43.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)45.436.9
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Community School)66.727.3
 39.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)29.318.9
 10.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Community School)6361.9
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)43.440.5
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Community School)5642.1
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)29.118.9
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Community School)56.580
 23.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)43.234.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Community School)65.230.8
 34.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)24.916.4
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Forest Grove Community School)54.241.7
 12.5%
   8th Grade Science (Forest Grove School District 15)31.919
 12.9%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students202201
 0.5%
African American01
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2635
 34.6%
Pacific Islander02
White138139
 0.7%
Two or More Races3519
 45.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%26.9%
 8.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Forest Grove Community School.

Students at Forest Grove Community School are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Not Specified.

Forest Grove Community School ranks 235th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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