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Gaston SD 511j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 485 students in Gaston SD 511j 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 Gaston SD 511j School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
2 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
485 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Gaston SD 511j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 158 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
25%
# Black Students
7 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
395 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
82%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
35
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,784 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,701
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,784
$19,325
Best Gaston SD 511j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park St, Building B
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Grades: K-6
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Gaston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park St, Building D
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Grades: 7-12
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District manages 2 public schools serving 485 students.
What is the rank of Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District is ranked #95 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston SD 511j School District?
82% of Gaston SD 511j School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Gaston SD 511j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,784 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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