Top Rankings
North Marion SD 15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,622 students in North Marion SD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in North Marion SD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,622 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
North Marion SD 15 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
896 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
26%
# Black Students
2 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
630 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
39%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
87
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,810 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,742 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,902 MM

Spending
$43 MM
$10,468 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,810
$18,279

Spending / Student
$26,742
$19,325

Best North Marion SD 15 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Marion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20167 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
North Marion Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20237 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7114
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7114
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
North Marion Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20246 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7118
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7118
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
20257 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Grades: PK-2
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Marion SD 15 School District?
North Marion SD 15 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,622 students.
What is the rank of North Marion SD 15 School District?
North Marion SD 15 School District is ranked #163 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Marion SD 15 School District?
55% of North Marion SD 15 School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Marion SD 15 School District?
North Marion SD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is North Marion SD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,742 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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