Serving 343 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 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dufur School's student population of 343 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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dufur 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 Dufur School is 0.38, 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
#388 out of 1196 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
16:1
17:1

American Indian
9%
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
7%
26%

Black
n/a
3%

White
78%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dufur School's ranking?
Dufur School is ranked #388 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?
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 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dufur School?
343 students attend Dufur School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dufur School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dufur School?
Dufur School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dufur School offer ?
Dufur School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dufur School part of?
Dufur School is part of Dufur SD 29 School District.
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