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Joseph Gale Elementary School

Forest Grove SD 15 · Washington County · 3130 18th Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116.0

(503)359-2482

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2/10
#560
Rank 560 out of 666
Top 84%
English Language Arts1/10 · #630 · 6th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #481 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Joseph Gale Elementary sits in Forest Grove, a small city at the western edge of the Tualatin Valley with a tight-knit feel and a strong Latino community presence. The school serves a population with significant economic diversity, and families here tend to be deeply rooted in the neighborhood rather than drawn by test scores. For families who prioritize a community-connected school where their kids will be known by name, and who appreciate the quieter, more affordable side of Washington County compared to Beaverton or Hillsboro, Forest Grove has a genuine small-town warmth that's hard to find closer to Portland.

Student Demographics

133 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
81 (61%)
White
46 (35%)
Other
6 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners35 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged67 (50%)
Students with Disabilities19 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

388
Enrollment
26.8
Teachers (FTE)
14.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #311 · 55th percentile

44 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found