For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,657 students in South Lane SD 45j3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in South Lane SD 45j3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
9 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
2,657 Students
543,728 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
29,592 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
South Lane SD 45j3 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 72% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
72%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
# American Indian Students
48 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
382 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
26%
# Black Students
12 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,084 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
79%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
131
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
206
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,072 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,824 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,072
$18,211
Spending / Student
$15,824
$19,253
Best South Lane SD 45j3 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Character Education
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 N 6th Street, Bldg. C
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Childs Way Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37895 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1821
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1821
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Taylor Ave
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3389
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3389
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Dorena School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37141 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1506
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1506
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Cottage Grove High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1375 S River Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3391
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
Bohemia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 S R St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3313
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3313
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
London School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
73288 London Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0183
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0183
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 S 4th St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3316
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3316
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #99.
Al Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,657 students.
What is the rank of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District is ranked #93 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
79% of South Lane SD 45j3 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is South Lane SD 45j3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,824 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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