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Willamina SD 30j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 872 students in Willamina SD 30j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Willamina SD 30j School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
872 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Willamina SD 30j 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 80-84% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
176 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
20%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
12,826 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
512 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
59%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
57
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
69
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,146 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 $13,386 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9,902 MM

Spending
$12 MM
$10,468 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,146
$18,279

Spending / Student
$13,386
$19,325

Best Willamina SD 30j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willamina High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Willamina Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2374
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2374
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Willamina Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willamina SD 30j School District?
Willamina SD 30j School District manages 3 public schools serving 872 students.
What is the rank of Willamina SD 30j School District?
Willamina SD 30j School District is ranked #180 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willamina SD 30j School District?
59% of Willamina SD 30j School District students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willamina SD 30j School District?
Willamina SD 30j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Willamina SD 30j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,386 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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