The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in Math. The lowest is 69% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Findley Elementary
Findley Elementary, a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade, sits in a Portland neighborhood that falls within Washington County and the Beaverton School District. The school’s academic results from state testing place it among the strongest in the county. On the 2024–2025 Oregon state assessments, students in grades three through five posted proficiency rates that are well above the median of Washington County districts; the school’s overall proficiency across math, English language arts, and science ranks in the top quartile when compared with other districts in the county. Math proficiency was particularly high, with all three tested grade levels scoring well above typical county levels. English language arts results were strong as well, and fifth-grade science proficiency, while lower than math and ELA, still exceeded what most Washington County schools report. Because Findley is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate or four-year cohort data to consider, and chronic absenteeism data was not available in the source material.
The student body is relatively large for a K–5 school, and its demographic composition stands out. A substantial majority of students are Asian, with a sizeable White population and smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is very low, reflecting the area’s overall affluence. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about support for those groups.
The school is part of the Beaverton School District, a larger suburban district that has seen some recent changes. Publicly reported information notes that the district opened a new middle school in fall 2021, which reshaped some feeder patterns for families. That development may be relevant if you are considering the full K–12 pathway for your child. No further district-wide initiatives or priorities were found in the brief research available.
The neighborhood around Findley sits within the city of Portland, though the address falls in Washington County rather than Multnomah County. Portland is a major Pacific Northwest city with a diversified economy anchored by technology, athletic and outdoor brands, healthcare, and shipping. The housing market in the area is expensive. Home values are well above the state average, and rents are high relative to typical household incomes. The cost of living has been rising, with local taxes and fees increasing in recent years. The city’s population has declined slightly since the 2020 census, but the broader metro area continues to grow. Portland manages development through an urban growth boundary, directing dense housing toward transit corridors. The immediate area around the school is residential, with a mix of single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, and is within a reasonable distance of the city’s walkable downtown and major employers such as Intel, Nike, and Oregon Health & Science University.
For a family looking at Findley, the picture is primarily one of high academic performance and a student body that is heavily Asian and White, with very few students from low-income backgrounds. The school does not appear to serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and data on special education and English learner services is absent from the available records. The housing market is pricey, which is consistent with the school’s low free-lunch rate. The district context includes a recent middle school opening, which could affect feeder patterns. Overall, this is a school where a parent can expect strong tested outcomes and a peer environment that reflects the surrounding affluent, largely Asian and White community. Any parent wanting to understand supports for students with disabilities or English language development should seek that information directly from the school.
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