The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 22% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in the Centennial School District, one of three districts that serve Gresham. The school sits on the southeast edge of the city, in a residential stretch of Foster Road. Gresham itself is a city with a historic downtown and a library, but its schools are spread across separate districts on campuses around town rather than clustered in one center. Mount Hood Community College is also in Gresham, offering associate degree programs.
Academically, Pleasant Valley Elementary posted proficiency rates on Oregon's state assessments that place it in the top quarter among the districts of Multnomah County. This comparison is worth noting because it groups the school against schools from multiple districts, not just its own. The school's proficiency index combines math, English language arts, and science results. Performance varies by grade and subject. In reading, third and fifth graders showed higher proficiency than fourth graders. In math, proficiency rates were highest for third graders and lowest for fifth graders. Fifth grade science results were the weakest area, with a modest share of students meeting the bar. The state data covers only the most recent school year, so no trend direction is available yet. Parents may want to ask the school how performance has changed in prior years and whether any recent initiatives are targeting the lower areas.
The student body is moderate in size for an elementary school. A substantial share of students come from low-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial and ethnic makeup is mostly white, with notable Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial groups, along with smaller Black and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander populations. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available figures, so families should inquire directly about special education services and language support programs.
Because Pleasant Valley Elementary is a regular public school covering only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school environment data provided did not include chronic absenteeism rates, discipline records, or staffing details. A parent looking to understand student engagement or safety would need to ask the school or district for that information.
The housing market around the school's ZIP code shows home values that are moderately above the national median and rents that are also above the typical U.S. level, though still less expensive than buying a home in the area. The broader economic context includes a stable national unemployment rate and a median household income that has risen in recent years.
The Centennial School District itself did not have significant recent changes publicly reported, so the district brief turned up little to note. That may be good news, suggesting no major disruptions to curriculum or boundaries.
Overall, Pleasant Valley Elementary presents a picture of a school with proficiency that stands up well against its county peers, particularly given the level of economic need in its enrollment. The weak spots are in science and some upper-grade math, which families may want to explore further. The setting is a suburban edge of a city with multiple school districts, so the sense of community is tied more to the school itself than to a single town identity.
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