North Lake School is a public school in Silver Lake, Oregon, United States that serves kindergarten through twelfth grade. It is the only school in the North Lake School District, which serves Silver Lake, Christmas Valley, and Fort Rock. The current school building opened in 1991.
Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Lake 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Lake School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Silver Lake, OR, encompassing approximately 3,075.5 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 56.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Lake School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Lake 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 North Lake School is 0.36, 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
#808 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cowboy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lake School's ranking?
North Lake School is ranked #808 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lake School?
The graduation rate of North Lake School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend North Lake School?
228 students attend North Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of North Lake School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Lake School?
North Lake School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Lake School offer ?
North Lake School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Lake School part of?
North Lake School is part of North Lake SD 14 School District.
School Reviews
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