For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,413 students in Fern Ridge SD 28j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Fern Ridge SD 28j School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
1,413 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Fern Ridge SD 28j 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 60-64% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.59
# American Indian Students
20 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
25%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,166 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
99
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
115
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,353 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,970
$18,118
Spending / Student
$14,353
$19,155
Best Fern Ridge SD 28j School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veneta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
88131 Territorial Rd
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-8225
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-8225
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Elmira High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24936 Fir Grove Ln
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8200
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Elmira Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
88960 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8214
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8214
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Fern Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88831 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8230
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8230
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
West Lane Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24967 Highway 126
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-2101
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
Fern Ridge SD 28j School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,413 students.
What is the rank of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
Fern Ridge SD 28j School District is ranked #84 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
83% of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
Fern Ridge SD 28j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Fern Ridge SD 28j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,353 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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