The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Science. The lowest is 51% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hockinson Heights Elementary School
Hockinson Heights Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in the Hockinson School District, located in the unincorporated community of Brush Prairie, Washington. This is a regular public school situated in a part of Clark County defined by rural-residential character, active farmland, and large-lot properties. There is no downtown or commercial core in Brush Prairie itself; daily life and services are oriented toward nearby Battle Ground to the north and Vancouver to the south. The school sits within a district that recently built a brand-new high school on a 70-acre campus, a publicly reported investment that signals long-term commitment to the community.
Academically, Hockinson Heights produces results that land above the midpoint among elementary schools in Clark County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. On the state’s Smarter Balanced assessments in math and English language arts, roughly half of students scored proficient in third grade, with fourth graders posting a stronger share. Fifth graders showed similar patterns, and on the state science test, a bit more than half of fifth graders met the proficiency bar. These are solid middle-of-the-pack outcomes for the county, not exceptional but steady. Parents should note that only one year of testing data was available in the record, so there is no trend to assess.
The school is a sizeable elementary, enrolling a substantial number of students. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students, a modest share of students identifying as two or more races, and very small numbers of Asian, Black, and Native American students. Roughly a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure that places this school in a middle socioeconomic bracket relative to the broader region. Data on special education and English learner populations was not reported, so families with children in those categories may want to ask the school directly about services and supports.
Housing in the area is expensive. Home values in the ZIP code are well above the state median and even more so above the national median, placing Brush Prairie among the more affluent corners of Clark County. Renting is notably cheaper than buying, and the price-to-income ratio suggests that homeownership here requires a high household income relative to national averages. This is a community where real estate costs are a meaningful factor for any family considering a move into the district.
The school serves as the elementary feeder for the Hockinson district, which also includes a middle school and the newly built high school. The district has publicly reported that it launched a permanent online learning option for grades six through twelve in 2020, giving older students a choice between in-person and virtual instruction. That program does not directly affect the elementary grades, but it reflects a district that has expanded its offerings in recent years.
For a family weighing this school, the picture is straightforward. Hockinson Heights is a reasonably sized elementary in a rural-exurban setting with decent but not standout test scores. The community is expensive to buy into, car-dependent, and largely white and middle-to-upper income. The district has invested in new facilities, and the school itself delivers academic results that are slightly above the midpoint for the county. Families who value a small-town feel with proximity to Vancouver and Portland may find this a good fit. Those looking for exceptionally high test scores or a more diverse student body should look further. The lack of trend data and missing special population counts means there are gaps a parent would want to fill by talking to the school office.
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