The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in English language arts. The lowest is 41% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Raleigh Hills Elementary School
Raleigh Hills Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Portland, Oregon, within the Beaverton School District. It sits on the west side of the Willamette River, in a residential neighborhood that straddles the boundary between Portland’s city limits and Washington County. The school enrolls a modest number of students for its grade band, and the student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. About half of the students come from households where income qualifies them for free or reduced-price meals, a rate that suggests meaningful economic diversity.
Academically, the school’s performance varies by grade and subject. Third-grade students, as a whole, show a stronger command of both math and English language arts than their fourth- and fifth-grade peers, particularly in math, where the fourth-grade cohort’s proficiency is lower. Fifth graders rebound somewhat in math and score near the middle in science. In English language arts, third and fifth graders perform better than fourth graders. Because only one year of state assessment data is available, it is not yet possible to see a trend; parents may want to learn how the school has performed over time and how these single-year results compare with prior years when more data accumulates. When compared with other elementary schools across Washington County, Raleigh Hills’s overall proficiency across tested subjects sits above the midpoint, which places it in a solid relative position.
The school does not report data on students with individualized education programs or English learners, so the level of support for those populations is not clear from the information provided. No chronic absenteeism or disciplinary figures are available either. For a family considering enrollment, these gaps are worth asking the school about directly.
Portland, where Raleigh Hills is located, is the largest city in Oregon and a major Pacific Northwest metropolitan center. Its economy is anchored by technology companies, athletic and outdoor brands, healthcare, and shipping. The city is known for its walkable downtown grid, extensive light rail and bus transit, and bicycle-friendly infrastructure. Housing in the school’s ZIP code is expensive relative to national averages, and rental costs are also high. Portland’s population has declined slightly since the 2020 census, but the metro area continues to grow. The city manages development through an urban growth boundary, and gentrification has driven up housing costs in many neighborhoods. The school itself is situated in a mostly residential part of the city, with a mix of single-family homes and multi-unit buildings.
The Beaverton School District, which oversees Raleigh Hills, opened a new middle school in 2021 that redrew feeder patterns. This could affect which middle school Raleigh Hills graduates attend, and families should confirm the current feeder assignment. The district has not reported other recent major changes or strategic priorities in the publicly available information.
Overall, Raleigh Hills offers a moderate-sized elementary environment with a student body that is both economically diverse and racially heterogeneous. Its academic performance is in the upper half when viewed against schools across Washington County, though some grade-level gaps suggest a parent may want to discuss how the school supports students through the elementary years. The high cost of housing in the area is an important practical consideration for any family weighing this school within the broader Portland housing market.
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