Dufur School is a K-12 public school of approximately 280 students in Dufur, Oregon, United States.
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dufur 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dufur School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dufur, OR, covering approximately 500.9 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dufur School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
Dufur School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dufur School is 0.37, 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
#367 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rangers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dufur School's ranking?
Dufur School is ranked #367 out of 1,174 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dufur School?
The graduation rate of Dufur School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dufur School?
352 students attend Dufur School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dufur School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dufur School?
Dufur School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dufur School offer ?
Dufur School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dufur School part of?
Dufur School is part of Dufur SD 29 School District.
School Reviews
Review Dufur School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
