Photo: Kingofthedead · Public domainBethany’s public schools outscore 90% of Oregon districts
Math proficiency in Bethany’s districts is 45%, above the Oregon average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bethany, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 83% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bethany’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 16 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bethany’s, its schools beat 62%, lower than their 90% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,640 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and nine high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Goodtime Chinese School (private), Goodtime Chinese School (private) and Oregon Hope Chinese School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bethany’s grade
A: better than 90% of Oregon school districts, #6 of 142 Oregon towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oregon average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bethany, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Bethany
Stoller Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,069 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Portland
7th grade in Bethany
Stoller Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,069 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Portland
8th grade in Bethany
Stoller Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,069 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Portland
Bethany’s public schools are run by Beaverton School District 48J, which also serves Beaverton. Parts of Bethany (5% of its land) are served by Hillsboro School District 1J instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Bethany vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Bethany’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany | A | Beaverton School District 48J |
Every school in Bethany
17 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bethany’s schools
Are Bethany’s schools good?
By Oregon’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bethany children attend outscore 90% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #6 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 62%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bethany in?
Beaverton School District 48J, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 37,479 students in 56 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Bethany are served by Hillsboro School District 1J.
Where do Bethany kids go to high school?
One of 9 high schools, depending on your address: Westview High School, Sunset High School, Mountainside High School, Aloha High School, Beaverton High School, Southridge High School, International School of Beaverton, Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering and Arts and Communication Magnet Academy.
What is Bethany’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Beaverton School District 48J graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Bethany spend per student?
$16,640 in Beaverton School District 48J (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bethany?
Yes: Goodtime Chinese School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 103 students), Goodtime Chinese School (nonsectarian, grades K–5, 37 students) and Oregon Hope Chinese School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 16 students).
Parents talk
What Bethany families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.