Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Paul L Patterson Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul L Patterson Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)55%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
57%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul L Patterson Elementary School's ranking?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Paul L Patterson Elementary School often compared to?
Paul L Patterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Elementary School, Atfalati Ridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
383 students attend Paul L Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Paul L Patterson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul L Patterson Elementary School offer ?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul L Patterson Elementary School part of?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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