The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Boones Ferry Primary School
Boones Ferry Primary School sits within the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, serving grades PK through 5 in Wilsonville, a city that mixes residential planned communities with industrial and commercial distribution centers. The school is one of the district’s elementary-level options, and families considering it will want to understand both its academic results and the broader context of a growing suburban area with a notable economic mix.
Wilsonville itself is bisected by Interstate 5, which shapes how people move around town. The city has planned communities such as Charbonneau and Villebois, alongside regional distribution facilities for major companies and technology firms like Siemens. The city provides free local bus transit through SMART and is also served by TriMet’s commuter rail. Civic anchors include a public library and multiple parks. Wilsonville has seen steady population growth, and recent development includes the Villebois urban village and the Frog Pond West neighborhood. Housing values in the area are above national benchmarks, and rents are similarly elevated, which gives a sense of the economic profile of the community the school draws from.
The school itself is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Its enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving through grade 5. The student body is diverse, with white students making up a majority, followed by a substantial Hispanic population and a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. A meaningful portion of students come from lower-income households, as indicated by the share qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the public records used here, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the support structures in place for those populations.
On state assessments, which are one measure of academic performance, Boones Ferry shows a mixed profile. In English language arts, proficiency rates across grades 3 through 5 cluster around the midpoint, with third grade showing the strongest results and fourth grade a softer spot. In math, the pattern is similar, with third graders performing at a higher level than fourth and fifth graders, where proficiency drops notably. Science, tested only in fifth grade, shows a rate that is below the state average. Overall, when combining all tested subjects and grades, the school’s proficiency index sits above the midpoint among districts in Clackamas County. This is a useful benchmark, but it is important to note that the data comes from a single school year, so there is no multi-year trend to indicate whether performance is improving or declining.
Because Boones Ferry only serves through grade 5, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not have advanced course offerings or career-pathway programs that are typical at the high school level. The academic focus is on building foundational skills in the elementary grades.
The district has made some recent changes that may affect families at Boones Ferry. In 2025, the district phased out middle school choice zones, which previously gave some fifth graders options between two middle schools in West Linn. This change simplifies feeder patterns and reduces busing costs, meaning that Boones Ferry students will have a more predictable path to a specific middle school. Additionally, a new K-5 school is under construction in the district, expected to open in 2026. This will serve the Boeckman Creek and Stafford area and will redefine attendance boundaries for families in that part of the district. It is worth clarifying whether Boones Ferry’s own boundaries could be affected by this new school, as that could change which neighborhood children attend this school in the coming years.
For a family weighing Boones Ferry, the picture is of a school with a solid but not top-tier academic record, set in a community that is growing and economically mixed. The proficiency data shows areas of strength in early elementary literacy and math, with more challenge in upper elementary math and science. The school serves a diverse population, and the share of students eligible for meal assistance is notable. The broader district is making adjustments to attendance zones and school capacity, which could shift the experience for incoming families. Anyone considering this school should look into the specific support for students who are behind grade level and ask about the school’s approach to math instruction in the upper grades, where the assessment results are softer.
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