The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 21% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Redland Elementary School
Redland Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Oregon City, part of the Oregon City School District 62. It is a neighborhood school in a residential area of a city that has become a Portland suburb while preserving a historic downtown core along the Willamette River. The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary, with a student body that is predominantly white, with a smaller but notable share of Hispanic students and a modest number of students identifying as two or more races. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure that places the school in a middle-income context relative to the county.
State testing data for the 2024-2025 school year is available for grades three through five in math, English language arts, and science. Across these tested subjects and grades, Redland Elementary’s proficiency rates fell in the bottom quartile when compared to districts in Clackamas County. In math, proficiency was below half of students at every tested grade level, and in English language arts, the rate ranged from about a quarter of third graders to roughly two-fifths of fourth and fifth graders. Science proficiency among fifth graders was around a fifth of students. These numbers are from a single year, so no trend is available, but they give a clear picture of where the school’s academic performance stands relative to its county peers. A parent considering the school may want to ask what academic interventions and support programs are in place to address foundational skills in reading and math.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, discipline, and course access were not available in the provided information. Similarly, the share of students receiving special education services or English learner support was not reported, leaving a gap in understanding the full range of student needs at the school. These are areas a family might wish to explore directly with the school or district.
Oregon City itself blends suburban growth with a compact, walkable downtown. The city has undertaken a major mixed-use redevelopment around Willamette Falls, and the district has been investing in its facilities. In 2022, voters approved a general obligation bond to fund a comprehensive renovation of Oregon City High School, security upgrades across all schools, and targeted improvements to elementary and middle schools. A second bond measure was placed on the November 2024 ballot as part of the district’s long-range facilities plan. These investments signal a district committed to upgrading aging buildings, which can affect the learning environment at Redland Elementary and other schools in the district.
Housing in the area is relatively expensive, with home values above the national median and rents to match, reflecting Oregon City’s position within the Portland metro region. The suburban character means that most families drive, though downtown Oregon City offers some walkability and transit connections. For a family weighing this school, the trade-off is clear: Redland Elementary sits in a community with active reinvestment in its schools, but its academic proficiency numbers are below the county median. The student body is moderately diverse economically but not highly diverse racially. A family looking for strong test scores may want to compare outcomes with other elementary schools in the district or county, while those prioritizing a stable neighborhood school in a suburb undergoing revitalization may find Redland a viable option to investigate further.
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