For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,195 students in Siuslaw SD 97j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Siuslaw SD 97j School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
3 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,195 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Siuslaw SD 97j 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 65-69% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%

Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.60
# American Indian Students
18 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
26%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
902 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
78
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,301 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$9,902 MM

Spending
$21 MM
$10,468 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,689
$18,279

Spending / Student
$17,301
$19,325

Best Siuslaw SD 97j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Siuslaw High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2975 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Siuslaw Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2221 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Siuslaw Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
Siuslaw SD 97j School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,195 students.
What is the rank of Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
Siuslaw SD 97j School District is ranked #114 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
75% of Siuslaw SD 97j School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
Siuslaw SD 97j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Siuslaw SD 97j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,301 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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