Pendleton SD 16 School District

107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801-1521
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pendleton SD 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,946 students in Pendleton SD 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Pendleton SD 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,946 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Pendleton SD 16 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 152 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
#76 out of 158 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pendleton SD 16  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pendleton SD 16  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pendleton SD 16  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pendleton SD 16  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
339 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
438 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
25%
# Black Students
16 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,850 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
63%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
257 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
203
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
223
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
231
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,281 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,686 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pendleton SD 16  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$40 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Pendleton SD 16  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,281
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pendleton SD 16  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,686
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pendleton SD 16  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pendleton SD 16 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: #55.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3235 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Se Byers Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 Sw 13th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3300
Grades: PK-K
| 203 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,946 students.
What is the rank of Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District is ranked #75 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Pendleton SD 16 School District?
63% of Pendleton SD 16 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Pendleton SD 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,686 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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