Top Rankings
Powers SD 31 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 127 students in Powers SD 31 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Powers SD 31 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
2 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
127 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Powers SD 31 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.59
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
25%
# Black Students
n/a
12,879 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
69 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
54%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
24%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
6
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
7
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,677 is higher than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,803 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,677
$18,118
Spending / Student
$18,803
$19,155
Best Powers SD 31 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powers High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
High School Hill Rd
Powers, OR 97466
(541) 439-2291
Powers, OR 97466
(541) 439-2291
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Powers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Poplar St
Powers, OR 97466
(541) 439-2281
Powers, OR 97466
(541) 439-2281
Grades: K-6
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Powers SD 31 School District?
Powers SD 31 School District manages 2 public schools serving 127 students.
What is the rank of Powers SD 31 School District?
Powers SD 31 School District is ranked #172 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Powers SD 31 School District?
54% of Powers SD 31 School District students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Powers SD 31 School District?
Powers SD 31 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Powers SD 31 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,803 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
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