North Wasco County SD 21 School District

3632 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058-4397
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

North Wasco County SD 21 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 7 public schools serving 2,847 students in North Wasco County SD 21 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in North Wasco County SD 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
7 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,847 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

North Wasco County SD 21 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 68% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#140 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of North Wasco County SD 21  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Wasco County SD 21  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Wasco County SD 21  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Wasco County SD 21  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of North Wasco County SD 21  School District and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
50 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,232 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
26%
# Black Students
15 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,344 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
47%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
199
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
217
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
257
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
210
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,241 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart displays total revenue of North Wasco County SD 21  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart displays total spending of North Wasco County SD 21  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,908
$18,279
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in North Wasco County SD 21  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,241
$19,325
This chart displays average spending per public school student in North Wasco County SD 21  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Wasco County SD 21 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mosier Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Grades: K-8
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Dry Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1314 E 19th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
The Dalles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: #55.
Colonel Wright Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 W 14th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
The Dalles Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Chenowith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
922 Chenowith Lp W
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3350
Grades: K-5
| 420 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Wasco County SD 21 School District?
North Wasco County SD 21 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,847 students.
What is the rank of North Wasco County SD 21 School District?
North Wasco County SD 21 School District is ranked #142 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 Wasco County SD 21 School District?
47% of North Wasco County SD 21 School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Wasco County SD 21 School District?
North Wasco County SD 21 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is North Wasco County SD 21 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,241 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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