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Ontario SD 8c School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,218 students in Ontario SD 8c School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Ontario SD 8c School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,218 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Ontario SD 8c 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,393 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
25%
# Black Students
14 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
713 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
32%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
158
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,715 is higher than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,465 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,715
$18,118
Spending / Student
$18,465
$19,155
Best Ontario SD 8c School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ontario High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5309
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5309
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: #22.
Ontario Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
573 Sw 2nd Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5377
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5377
Grades: 7-8
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4744 Pioneer Rd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3902
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3902
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Alameda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Alameda Dr
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5497
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5497
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
May Roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Nw 8th St
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5379
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5379
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
Rank: #66.
Aiken Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1297 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5584
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5584
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Cairo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 Hwy 20/26
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5745
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5745
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ontario SD 8c School District?
Ontario SD 8c School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,218 students.
What is the rank of Ontario SD 8c School District?
Ontario SD 8c School District is ranked #129 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ontario SD 8c School District?
63% of Ontario SD 8c School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ontario SD 8c School District?
Ontario SD 8c School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Ontario SD 8c School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,465 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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