Serving 674 students in grades 3-8, Timber Ridge School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Timber Ridge School's student population of 674 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Timber Ridge School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Timber Ridge School is 0.44, 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
#436 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timber Ridge School's ranking?
Timber Ridge School is ranked #436 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Timber Ridge School?
674 students attend Timber Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Timber Ridge School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timber Ridge School?
Timber Ridge School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Timber Ridge School offer ?
Timber Ridge School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Timber Ridge School part of?
Timber Ridge School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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