Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 18 schools in district

Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)

19550 SW 90th Court, Tualatin, OR 97062Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Charter
244
Students
Total enrolled
$21,523
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 50% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 244 students in grades KG–05 in Tualatin, Oregon.
50% above average funding
District spends $21,523 per pupil, 50% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) is a mid-sized elementary in Tualatin, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 244 students. The district invests $21,523 per student — 50% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)

244
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution131 male · 113 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Student Composition
66%
12%
14%
Asian6%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black2%
Multiracial14%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 411224004176

Academic Outcomes at Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97062

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,523Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,523
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,470
Student Support$4,089
Administration$2,583
Operations$3,228
Other$2,152
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,523 spent per student, an estimated $9,535 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
51%
State government
41.4%
Local (property tax)
51.0%
Federal programs
7.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,523/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Durham Elementary SchoolDeer Creek Elementary SchoolMetzger Elementary SchoolJames Templeton Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Twality Middle SchoolHazelbrook Middle SchoolThomas R Fowler Middle School
↓
High School
Tigard High SchoolTualatin High SchoolCreekside Community High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictTigard-Tualatin SD 23J →
Phone: (503)639-5757
NCES ID: 411224004176
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tualatin seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J
High
Tigard High School
1,799 students · 09–12
31% FRL
High
Tualatin High School
1,747 students · 09–12
● 48 opp25% FRL
Mid
Twality Middle School
918 students · 06–08
31% FRL
Mid
Hazelbrook Middle School
877 students · 06–08
● 48 opp35% FRL
Mid
Thomas R Fowler Middle School
775 students · 06–08
● 46 opp34% FRL
Elem
Durham Elementary School
565 students · PK–05
43% FRL
Elem
Deer Creek Elementary School
565 students · KG–05
32% FRL
Elem
Metzger Elementary School
518 students · PK–05
● 46 opp41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
19550 SW 90th Court, Tualatin, OR 97062
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.