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Best Schools in Gaston, OR
Gaston, OR has 20 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,635 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Gaston greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gaston, OR
The top high schools in Gaston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yamhill Carlton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yamhill Carlton Sd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Tillamook High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tillamook Sd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
3. Newberg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
4. Forest Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Grove Sd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1977 Students
5. Gaston Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston Sd 511j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
6. Hillsboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gaston, OR
The top middle schools in Gaston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chehalem Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
2. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tillamook Sd 9 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 470 Students
3. Tillamook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tillamook Sd 9 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 344 Students
4. Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yamhill Carlton Sd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 328 Students
5. South Meadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Sd 1j • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 709 Students
6. Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Grove Sd 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 747 Students
7. Neil Armstrong Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Grove Sd 15 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 826 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gaston, OR
The top elementary schools in Gaston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ewing Young Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 206 Students
2. Dilley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Grove Sd 15 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 206 Students
3. Farmington View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 245 Students
4. Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yamhill Carlton Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 301 Students
5. South Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tillamook Sd 9 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 276 Students
6. Gaston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston Sd 511j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 234 Students
7. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tillamook Sd 9 • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 276 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gaston, OR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gaston, OR has a total population of 3,661 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gaston, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gaston, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gaston, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gaston, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gaston, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gaston, OR
How many schools are in Gaston, OR?
Gaston, OR has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,635 students in total.
How do schools in Gaston perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Gaston score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Gaston greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gaston?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Gaston
2 of 2 schools in Gaston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Gaston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.