Top Rankings
Silver Falls SD 4j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,670 students in Silver Falls SD 4j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Silver Falls SD 4j School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Silver Falls SD 4j School District are Evergreen Elementary School, Victor Point Elementary School and Pratum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Silver Falls SD 4j School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
13 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
3,670 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Silver Falls SD 4j School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.59
# American Indian Students
25 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
586 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
25%
# Black Students
18 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
2,898 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
79%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
267
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
270
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
319
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
305
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,099 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,300 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,099
$18,118
Spending / Student
$14,300
$19,155
Best Silver Falls SD 4j School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Victor Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1175 Victor Point Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Pratum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Bethany Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Westfield St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Scotts Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 First St
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #77.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Church St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
Central Howell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8832 Silverton Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Butte Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37569 S Hwy 213
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Silver Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Loar Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #1111.
Silverton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1456 Pine St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #1212.
The Community Roots School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
Rank: #1313.
Silverton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 Schlador Street
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5317
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5317
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
Silver Falls SD 4j School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,670 students.
What is the rank of Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
Silver Falls SD 4j School District is ranked #19 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
79% of Silver Falls SD 4j School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
Silver Falls SD 4j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Silver Falls SD 4j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,300 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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