Mckenzie River Community School

51187 Blue River Drive
Vida, OR 97488
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mckenzie River Community School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : McKenzie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Vida, OR, covering an area of approximately 770.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 21.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 29.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckenzie River Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mckenzie River Community School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Mckenzie River Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckenzie River Community School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#316 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
31%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
44%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
15%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
76%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.40

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

≥50%
81.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
29.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
67%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckenzie River Community School's ranking?
Mckenzie River Community School is ranked #316 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Mckenzie River Community School?
The graduation rate of Mckenzie River Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Mckenzie River Community School?
195 students attend Mckenzie River Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mckenzie River Community School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckenzie River Community School?
Mckenzie River Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckenzie River Community School offer ?
Mckenzie River Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckenzie River Community School part of?
Mckenzie River Community School is part of Mckenzie SD 68 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : McKenzie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Vida, OR, covering an area of approximately 770.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 21.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 29.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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