The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Math. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Elmonica Elementary School
Elmonica Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Beaverton, part of the Beaverton School District. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and sits within the broader context of a city that functions as both a major economic hub in Washington County and a residential community within the Portland metropolitan area. Beaverton is known for its concentration of technology companies, part of the region called the Silicon Forest, and is the headquarters of Nike. The city has a downtown core with a performing arts center, a library, a farmers market, and food cart pods, alongside extensive suburban neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Transit is a prominent feature of daily life, with seven MAX Light Rail stations in the city and the Beaverton Transit Center serving as a major hub.
The student body at Elmonica is diverse and leans heavily toward families who qualify for economic assistance. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. In terms of racial and ethnic composition, the largest groups are students who identify as Hispanic and Asian, followed by White students and those who identify with two or more races. Smaller shares of students are Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided information.
State assessment results from the most recent testing year show performance that, when combined into an overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades, falls below the midpoint relative to other districts in Washington County. In English language arts, proficiency rates varied by grade level. In math, the pattern was similar, with some grades showing a higher share of students meeting the bar than others. In science, which is tested only at the fifth-grade level, the share of students reaching proficiency was notably lower. These results represent a single year of data, with no prior year figures available for comparison, so a trend cannot be assessed. A parent exploring this school may want to look into how the school supports students in subjects where proficiency rates are lower and whether supports vary by grade.
The school environment section yielded no data on discipline, course access, staffing, or attendance. Because Elmonica is an elementary school serving only through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate, which is typical for schools at this grade band. The comparison data confirms that the four-year graduation rate metric does not apply for this reason.
Housing in the area around the school reflects the broader Beaverton market, which is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks. Home values in the ZIP code have seen a modest decline recently, and rents have also edged down slightly. The typical home value in the area is high enough that buying requires a substantial income, while renting consumes a notable but manageable share of a typical household's budget. The local unemployment rate is moderate, and median household income at the national level has been relatively stable in recent years.
The Beaverton School District opened a new middle school in fall 2021, which redrew feeder patterns for some families. This change could eventually affect the middle school pathway for students leaving Elmonica, so a parent may want to confirm which middle school serves their address.
For a family deciding whether this school fits, the portrait is of a mid-sized elementary school in a large, economically diverse district. The student body is racially and economically diverse, and the school sits in a city with substantial amenities and transit access. The state testing data suggests that overall proficiency is in a range that some families will want to explore further with the school, particularly in science and in specific grade levels. The lack of staffing and attendance data leaves gaps that a parent would have to fill through direct conversation with the school.
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