Top Rankings
Newberg SD 29j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,046 students in Newberg SD 29j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Newberg SD 29j School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
10 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
4,046 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Newberg SD 29j School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Graduation Rate
83%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
# American Indian Students
21 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
975 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
43 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,756 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
196 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
240
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
295
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
292
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
316
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
310
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
356
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
351
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
339
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,312 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,801 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,312
$18,279
Spending / Student
$16,801
$19,325
Best Newberg SD 29j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ewing Young Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17600 Ne North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Antonia Crater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Sw 5th
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Mabel Rush Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Deborah Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Joan Austin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 N Center St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 Emery Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 E 8th
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Newberg Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Douglas Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 E Douglas Ave
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4000
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newberg SD 29j School District?
Newberg SD 29j School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,046 students.
What is the rank of Newberg SD 29j School District?
Newberg SD 29j School District is ranked #33 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newberg SD 29j School District?
68% of Newberg SD 29j School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Newberg SD 29j School District?
Newberg SD 29j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Newberg SD 29j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,801 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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