Top Rankings
Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 530 students in Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
530 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%

Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
31 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
12,826 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
390 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
74%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
31
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,894 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,549 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,902 MM

Spending
$9 MM
$10,468 MM

Revenue / Student
$18,894
$18,279

Spending / Student
$16,549
$19,325

Best Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weston-mcewen High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 E Main St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3555
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Weston Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 E Wallace
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Grades: 4-8
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Athena Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 S 5th St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3581
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3581
Grades: PK-3
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District?
Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District manages 3 public schools serving 530 students.
What is the rank of Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District?
Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District is ranked #74 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District?
74% of Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District?
Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,549 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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