Sisters SD 6 School District

525 E Cascade Ave
Sisters, OR 97759-5039
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Sisters SD 6 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,151 students in Sisters SD 6 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 Sisters SD 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
1,151 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Sisters SD 6 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#37 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sisters SD 6  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sisters SD 6  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sisters SD 6  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sisters SD 6  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Sisters SD 6  School District and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
25%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
959 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
71
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,223 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,665 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sisters SD 6  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sisters SD 6  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,223
$18,118
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sisters SD 6  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,665
$19,155
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sisters SD 6  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sisters SD 6 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sisters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
611 E Cascade
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8981
Grades: K-4
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Sisters High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 W Mckinney Butte Rd
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-4045
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Sisters Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15200 Mckenzie Hwy
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-2099
Grades: 5-8
| 354 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sisters SD 6 School District?
Sisters SD 6 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,151 students.
What is the rank of Sisters SD 6 School District?
Sisters SD 6 School District is ranked #18 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 10%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sisters SD 6 School District?
83% of Sisters SD 6 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Sisters SD 6 School District?
Sisters SD 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Sisters SD 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,665 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5% in OR)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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