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Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,617 students in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,617 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District, which is ranked within the top 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 55% has decreased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Graduation Rate
55%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
42 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
407 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
25%
# Black Students
49 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,823 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
198 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
76
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
339
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
368
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,562 is higher than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 110% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,644 is higher than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,562
$18,118
Spending / Student
$27,644
$19,155
Best Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oregon Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Grades: K-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #22.
Santiam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,617 students.
What is the rank of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District is ranked #56 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?
70% of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,644 is higher than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
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