Serving 204 students in grades 1-8, Forest Grove Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Grove Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Forest Grove Community School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Forest Grove Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Grove Community School is 0.51, which is less 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
#489 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
67%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Forest Grove Community School's ranking?
Forest Grove Community School is ranked #489 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Forest Grove Community School often compared to?
Forest Grove Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School, Harvey Clarke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Forest Grove Community School?
204 students attend Forest Grove Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Forest Grove Community School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Grove Community School?
Forest Grove Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Grove Community School offer ?
Forest Grove Community School offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Grove Community School part of?
Forest Grove Community School is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
I just learned today, that after being on a waiting list for over a year, our son was accepted into FG Charter School.. I am excited to see what new opportunities are going to be available to him..
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