C
Below Average
51/100

Fern Hill Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 4445 Heather St, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 37% · Math 32% proficient · 25th percentile in Oregon
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Oregon schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
256
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%25/100reading 21st percentile, math 30th percentile among Oregon elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oregon. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−6 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oregon state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%50%reading -10 pts, math -1 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%22%reading +0 pts, math -4 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading -1 pts, math +2 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4445 Heather St
City Forest Grove
ZIP Code 97116
District 4105160
NCES School ID 410516001578
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97116

Understanding the community around Fern Hill Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,985
Per Capita Income $35,433
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $451,600
Median Rent $1,281
Owner-Occupied 64.9%
Renter-Occupied 35.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fern Hill Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 62.9%
White 30.5%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Black 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 256
Teachers (FTE) 17.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has 256 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Fern Hill Elementary School serve?
Fern Hill Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fern Hill Elementary School receive per student?
Fern Hill Elementary School receives $16,574 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fern Hill Elementary School in 97116 ▼
Avg Home Value
$527,743
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,753
1-Year Change
-0.3%
% Renters
35.1%

Other Schools in 97116

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026