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Falls City SD 57 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 2 public schools serving 178 students in Falls City SD 57 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Falls City SD 57 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
2 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
178 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Falls City SD 57 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
12,826 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
157 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
88%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
6
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,725 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 $25,281 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,725
$18,279
Spending / Student
$25,281
$19,325
Best Falls City SD 57 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls City High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 N Main St
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
177 Prospect Ave
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Grades: K-8
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Falls City SD 57 School District?
Falls City SD 57 School District manages 2 public schools serving 178 students.
What is the rank of Falls City SD 57 School District?
Falls City SD 57 School District is ranked #181 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 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 Falls City SD 57 School District?
88% of Falls City SD 57 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Falls City SD 57 School District?
Falls City SD 57 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Falls City SD 57 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,281 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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