For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,765 students in South Lane SD 45j3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 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
10 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,765 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
South Lane SD 45j3 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 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
0.36
0.59
# American Indian Students
47 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
363 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
25%
# Black Students
16 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,193 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
80%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
200
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
238
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,206 is less than the state median of $19,155. 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
$16,405
$18,118
Spending / Student
$15,206
$19,155
Best South Lane SD 45j3 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Character Education
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Childs Way Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Dorena School
Magnet 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
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Cottage Grove High School
Magnet 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
| 665 students
Rank: #66.
Bohemia Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
London School
Magnet 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
| 92 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet 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
| 451 students
Rank: #99.
Al Kennedy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Solo Academy
Magnet School
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 623-0159
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 623-0159
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,765 students.
What is the rank of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District is ranked #94 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 South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
80% of South Lane SD 45j3 School District students are White, 13% 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 16:1, which is lower than 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 $15,206 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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