The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 53% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Springville Elementary School
Springville Elementary School sits in the northern reaches of Portland, within the Beaverton School District 48J. It serves kindergarten through fifth grade and is a regular public school, not a charter. The school is large for an elementary, with each grade carrying a substantial number of students. The student body is notably diverse, shaped most strongly by a large Asian American plurality, alongside White, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial populations. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, well below the typical share in many Oregon schools.
Academically, Springville’s state test results place it in a strong position. On the Oregon Statewide Assessment System, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades ranks in the top quartile relative to other districts in Washington County. This is a meaningful comparative strength, suggesting a level of academic performance that is above what most schools in the county achieve. Looking inside the building, fourth graders posted notably high proficiency rates in both English language arts and math. Third and fifth graders also performed well in math, though third-grade reading proficiency was a relative soft spot, with a smaller share of students meeting the bar than in the grades above. Fifth-grade science proficiency, while lower than the school’s own math and reading rates, was still solid. Because this is the only year of data available for Springville on this assessment, there is no trend to examine; the school’s performance snapshot is a single point in time.
The school offers no high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to consider, and data on chronic absenteeism and special populations such as students with disabilities or English learners were not reported. A parent may want to ask the school directly about its support for those groups. The district, however, has been growing; Tumwater Middle School opened in 2021 as its ninth middle school, which redrew feeder patterns and likely affects which secondary schools Springville graduates feed into.
Springville is located in Portland, but its zip code places it in the western suburbs near the Beaverton line. Portland itself is a dense, walkable major city with a strong technology and athletic-apparel economy, a well-regarded public transit system, and a lively downtown. The housing market in the school’s immediate area is expensive, well above the Oregon median, and has seen a modest recent dip in values. Rents are similarly high. The area is built out, with a mix of single-family homes and multi-unit housing. The cost of living has been rising, a pressure residents in many Portland-area neighborhoods are feeling.
For a family considering Springville, the picture is that of a large, academically strong elementary with a diverse student body and a relatively low share of students in poverty. Its test performance is a clear strength, especially in fourth grade and in math. The softer third-grade reading results are worth a conversation with the school. The lack of data on special education and English learner populations means a parent with a child in those categories should ask what services and outcomes look like. The surrounding housing market is pricey, and the district’s recent middle-school expansion suggests growth and changing attendance boundaries. The school itself appears to be a solid performer in a part of the metro area that draws families for its schools and proximity to Portland’s job base.
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