Top Rankings
La Grande SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,088 students in La Grande SD 1 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 La Grande SD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
2,088 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
La Grande SD 1 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 65-69% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
# American Indian Students
29 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
25%
# Black Students
7 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
1,684 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
81%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
84 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
154
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
172
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,015 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,278
$18,118
Spending / Student
$14,015
$19,155
Best La Grande SD 1 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Island City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 W 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
La Grande High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 K Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
La Grande Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1108 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande SD 1 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,088 students.
What is the rank of La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande SD 1 School District is ranked #66 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Grande SD 1 School District?
81% of La Grande SD 1 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande SD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is La Grande SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,015 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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