The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Alberta Rider Elementary School
Alberta Rider Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Tigard, part of the Tigard-Tualatin School District. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It sits in a mixed-use Portland suburb that combines residential neighborhoods with major retail corridors, including Washington Square mall and the northern portion of Bridgeport Village. Tigard is home to corporate headquarters for companies like Consumer Cellular and NuScale Power, and the school district itself is one of the city's largest employers. The city has a recognizable downtown undergoing active revitalization, with a Sunday Farmers Market, Universal Plaza, and the Tigard Public Library. Housing in the area is expensive relative to national benchmarks, and the local market has seen a modest recent decline in home values. Rents are also high, making this a costly place to live for many families.
Alberta Rider Elementary is a mid-sized school for its grade band, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by Hispanic students, Asian students, students of two or more races, Black students, and small numbers of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaska Native students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is moderate for the area.
State testing data from the most recent school year provides a picture of academic performance. In English language arts, the share of students meeting proficiency standards varied by grade, with fourth graders showing the strongest results and third graders the weakest. In math, proficiency rates were lower across the board, with a notable drop in fifth grade compared to third and fourth grades. Science results, tested only in fifth grade, were the lowest of any subject. When compared to other districts in Washington County, Alberta Rider's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint, meaning it performs better than several of its county peers but not at the top of the group. The school's overall proficiency index is close to the county median, with a gap between it and the highest-performing schools in the county.
Because Alberta Rider serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, special education enrollment, and English learner enrollment were not available in the source materials. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these areas, as they can affect how a child experiences the school day.
The school is part of the Tigard-Tualatin School District, which is the second-largest employer in Tigard. The district brief turned up little in the way of recent major changes or initiatives publicly reported, so families may want to check with the district office for any current strategic priorities or program updates.
Tigard itself is a mixed-use suburb with a diverse economy anchored by retail, corporate headquarters, and the school district. The city has a walkable downtown area with shops, restaurants, and a Sunday Farmers Market, balanced against auto-oriented commercial corridors along the major highways. The city maintains an extensive network of paved trails and parks. Housing costs are high, and the area has seen steady population growth, with a large area on the city's western edge added to the urban growth boundary for future development. The downtown is undergoing active revitalization through a voter-approved urban renewal district.
For a family considering Alberta Rider Elementary, the school offers a diverse student body in a suburban setting with a mix of retail and corporate employment nearby. Academic proficiency is mixed, with English language arts results stronger than math and science, and overall performance landing above the midpoint among Washington County districts. The school does not serve grades that produce a graduation rate, and data on chronic absenteeism and special education enrollment was not available in the source materials. Families who value a walkable downtown with parks and trails will find that in Tigard, though the school itself is located in a residential area. The housing market is expensive, and the area continues to grow, with downtown revitalization underway.
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