The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Five Oaks Middle School
Five Oaks Middle School sits in Beaverton, a mid-sized city in the Tualatin Valley that is part of the Portland metro area’s so-called Silicon Forest, home to technology firms and Nike’s headquarters. The school is a regular public middle school serving grades six through eight within the Beaverton School District, one of the larger districts in Washington County. It is not a charter or magnet school, and Title I status was not reported. The school’s enrollment is moderate for a middle school, and the student body is diverse. About half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The largest racial group is White students, followed by a substantial Hispanic population and smaller numbers of Asian, two-or-more-races, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
On state assessments administered in the 2024–2025 school year, Five Oaks showed proficiency rates that were below those of many schools in the region. In English language arts, roughly a third of students across grades six through eight met proficiency, with sixth graders scoring slightly above that mark and seventh graders slightly below. In math, about a quarter of students were proficient, with similar rates across all three grades. Science, tested only in eighth grade, had a smaller share of students reaching proficiency. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across subjects and grades, placed it in the bottom quarter among districts in Washington County. Because only one year of state assessment data was available, no trend could be calculated, so it is not possible to say whether performance is improving or declining. A parent would want to look into what academic supports are in place, especially in math and science, and ask about how the school is working to raise proficiency.
The housing market around the school is relatively expensive. Home values in the area have declined slightly in the past year, and rents have also edged downward, but buying a home still requires a high income relative to national medians. Renting is more affordable than buying in this market, though still a notable share of income. For families considering the neighborhood, the broader Beaverton area has seen steady growth and transit-oriented development around its MAX Light Rail stations, including a mixed-use project downtown called The Round, a performing arts center that opened a few years ago, and a food cart pod. Commuting options are strong, with multiple light rail stations and bus routes. The city’s largest employers include Nike, the school district itself, and tech firms like Analog Devices and Tektronix.
As a middle school within the Beaverton district, Five Oaks feeds into high schools that are part of a system that recently opened a new middle school, Tumwater, in 2021, which redrew some feeder patterns. A parent moving into the area, or choosing schools, should ask which high school Five Oaks feeds into and what the overall secondary school pathway looks like. The school’s academic results suggest that a student who is already performing at or above grade level may need to seek additional enrichment or advanced coursework, while a student who needs academic support may find that the school’s current proficiency rates point to a need for strong intervention programs. The school’s size and diversity offer a broad peer environment, but the academic outcomes are a soft spot that a family should explore with the school administration, especially regarding specific programs, tutoring, and how the school differentiates instruction for students at different levels.
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