Top Rankings
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,256 students in Phoenix-Talent SD 4 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 Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
2,256 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 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 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
22 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
867 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
25%
# Black Students
25 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,160 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
51%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
138
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
193
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,245 is higher than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,369 is higher than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,245
$18,118
Spending / Student
$25,369
$19,155
Best Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix-talent Rising Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Armadillo Technical Institute
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3287
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3287
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Talent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 W Wagner Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1531
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1531
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-1526
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-1526
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Laloma Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-1766
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-1766
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Talent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Christian Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1552
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1552
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,256 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District is ranked #155 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
51% of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,369 is higher than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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