For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 482 students in Gaston SD 511j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Gaston SD 511j School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
482 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Gaston SD 511j 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 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%

Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
26%
# Black Students
3 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
393 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
82%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
29
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,882 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,902 MM

Spending
$8 MM
$10,468 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,805
$18,279

Spending / Student
$15,882
$19,325

Best Gaston SD 511j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Park St, Building B
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Grades: K-6
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Gaston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park St, Building D
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Grades: 7-12
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District manages 2 public schools serving 482 students.
What is the rank of Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District is ranked #99 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston SD 511j School District?
82% of Gaston SD 511j School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Gaston SD 511j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,882 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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