Pendleton SD 16 School District

107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801-1521
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pendleton SD 16 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 8 public schools serving 2,890 students in Pendleton SD 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Pendleton SD 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
8 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,890 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Pendleton SD 16 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 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#105 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pendleton SD 16  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pendleton SD 16  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.
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pendleton SD 16  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.
23%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pendleton SD 16  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.
82%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pendleton SD 16  School District and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
335 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
425 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
26%
# Black Students
24 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,812 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
256 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
228
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
231
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,951 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pendleton SD 16  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
$40 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pendleton SD 16  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
$14,557
$18,279
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pendleton SD 16  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
$13,951
$19,325
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pendleton SD 16  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 Pendleton SD 16 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Mckay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Se Byers Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #55.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #66.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3235 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 Sw 13th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3300
Grades: PK-K
| 228 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,890 students.
What is the rank of Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District is ranked #101 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 Pendleton SD 16 School District?
63% of Pendleton SD 16 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Pendleton SD 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,951 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,890 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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