Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dorena School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dorena School serves the eastern part of its school district in Dorena, OR, covering approximately 475.3 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.3 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 27.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorena School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dorena School's student population of 100 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Dorena School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorena School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#830 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorena School's ranking?
Dorena School is ranked #830 out of 1,174 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Dorena School?
100 students attend Dorena School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dorena School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorena School?
Dorena School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorena School offer ?
Dorena School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorena School part of?
Dorena School is part of South Lane SD 45j3 School District.
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