Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Spray School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spray School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spray School's student population of 65 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spray School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spray School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
82%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spray School's ranking?
Spray School is ranked #800 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spray School?
The graduation rate of Spray School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Spray School?
65 students attend Spray School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Spray School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spray School?
Spray School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spray School offer ?
Spray School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spray School part of?
Spray School is part of Spray SD 1 School District.
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