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Sweet Home SD 55 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,340 students in Sweet Home SD 55 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 Sweet Home SD 55 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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
7 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,340 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Sweet Home SD 55 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 88% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.59
# American Indian Students
22 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
185 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
25%
# Black Students
4 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
1,949 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
179
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,043 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,174 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,043
$18,118
Spending / Student
$13,174
$19,155
Best Sweet Home SD 55 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28721 Liberty Rd
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5526 Poplar
Foster, OR 97345
(541) 367-7180
Foster, OR 97345
(541) 367-7180
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Sweet Home Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 22nd Ave
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Elm St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7165
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7165
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Sweet Home High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #77.
Holley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40336 Crawfordsville Dr
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7162
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7162
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweet Home SD 55 School District?
Sweet Home SD 55 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,340 students.
What is the rank of Sweet Home SD 55 School District?
Sweet Home SD 55 School District is ranked #129 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Home SD 55 School District?
83% of Sweet Home SD 55 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Sweet Home SD 55 School District?
Sweet Home SD 55 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Sweet Home SD 55 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,174 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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