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Scappoose SD 1j 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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,227 students in Scappoose SD 1j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Scappoose SD 1j School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
2,227 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Scappoose SD 1j 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
# American Indian Students
27 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
26%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
1,744 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
78%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
156
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
194
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,092 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,793
$18,279
Spending / Student
$12,092
$19,325
Best Scappoose SD 1j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Sauvie Island School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14445 Nw Charlton Rd
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 621-3426
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 621-3426
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Grant Watts Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 Se Third Pl
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Grades: K-3
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Scappoose Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #55.
Scappoose Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52265 Columbia River Hwy
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Grades: 7-8
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Otto Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52050 Se 3rd St
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Grades: 4-6
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34555 Berg Rd
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 397-2959
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 397-2959
Grades: K-3
| 168 students
Rank: #88.
Scappoose High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33700 Se High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,227 students.
What is the rank of Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District is ranked #65 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scappoose SD 1j School District?
78% of Scappoose SD 1j School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Scappoose SD 1j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,092 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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