The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 56% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Scholls Heights Elementary School
Scholls Heights Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in Beaverton, part of the Beaverton School District. It sits within a mid-sized city that anchors the western edge of the Portland metro area, home to major technology firms and Nike’s headquarters. The school itself is one of many elementaries in a large district that covers not only Beaverton but also surrounding communities.
Academically, this school stands out clearly. On the state assessments administered in the 2024‑2025 school year, Scholls Heights posted proficiency rates that, when averaged across all tested subjects and grades, place it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Washington County. That is a strong signal: a school performing at this level is delivering outcomes well above what most peers in the area achieve. The individual grade-level results reinforce that picture. In English language arts, fourth and fifth graders hit proficiency at a level that is notably high; third graders were somewhat lower but still solid. Math results were similarly strong across grades three through five. Science, tested only in fifth grade, showed a majority of students meeting the bar. The data covers only a single year, so there is no trend line yet, but the snapshot is clearly favorable.
The student body is sizable for an elementary school, and its composition reflects the surrounding community. About half the students are White, roughly a quarter are Asian, and smaller shares are Hispanic, Black, or multiracial. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals is fairly low, suggesting a predominantly middle‑ and upper‑middle‑income enrollment. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials, so a parent may wish to ask the school directly about those supports and programs.
The housing market in the area underscores the affluence. Home values and rents in the zip code are well above national medians, and the cost of buying a home is steep relative to incomes. Rents are also high. This is a competitive housing market, which tends to limit who can live in the attendance zone. The broader Beaverton area has seen steady growth, with transit‑oriented development around MAX Light Rail stations and a downtown core that includes a performing arts center, a city library, and a food cart pod. Much of the city remains suburban and car‑dependent, but there are pockets of walkable street life near the transit center.
The district itself has been expanding capacity. Tumwater Middle School opened in fall 2021 as the district’s ninth middle school, which redrew feeder patterns and likely affects which secondary school Scholls Heights graduates attend. That kind of change can matter for families planning ahead, though the immediate elementary experience is unaffected.
For a family considering this school, the central takeaway is academic strength. The test results are meaningfully above what most other local districts show, and the school’s peer group is one where many families have resources and high expectations. The student body is not highly diverse in terms of income or race—it is predominantly White and Asian, with limited economic diversity. That may be a comfortable fit for some families and a consideration for others who are looking for a wider range of backgrounds. The high housing costs mean that gaining access to this school almost certainly requires buying or renting in a relatively expensive part of Washington County. If a family can manage that, Scholls Heights offers a strong academic foundation through fifth grade in a well‑regarded district.
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