Athena-Weston School District 29rj

375 S 5th St
Athena, OR 97813-6065
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Athena-Weston School District 29rj ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 530 students in Athena-Weston School District 29rj. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Athena-Weston School District 29rj have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
530 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Athena-Weston School District 29rj, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#66 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
31%
44%
44%
30-34%
30%
(21-22)
80-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
74%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,894 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,549 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,894
$18,279
Spending / Student
$16,549
$19,325

Best Athena-Weston School District 29rj Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weston-mcewen High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 E Main St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3555
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Weston Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 E Wallace
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Gr: 4-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Athena Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
375 S 5th St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3581
Gr: PK-3 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Athena-Weston School District 29rj?
Athena-Weston School District 29rj manages 3 public schools serving 530 students.
What is the rank of Athena-Weston School District 29rj?
Athena-Weston School District 29rj is ranked #68 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athena-Weston School District 29rj?
74% of Athena-Weston School District 29rj students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athena-Weston School District 29rj?
Athena-Weston School District 29rj has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Athena-Weston School District 29rj's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,549 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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