Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, Nixyaawii Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nixyaawii Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nixyaawii Community School's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nixyaawii Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nixyaawii Community School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
78%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
3%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nixyaawii Community School's ranking?
Nixyaawii Community School is ranked #657 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nixyaawii Community School?
The graduation rate of Nixyaawii Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Nixyaawii Community School?
78 students attend Nixyaawii Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Nixyaawii Community School students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nixyaawii Community School?
Nixyaawii Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nixyaawii Community School offer ?
Nixyaawii Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nixyaawii Community School part of?
Nixyaawii Community School is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.
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