Top Rankings
Bandon SD 54 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 647 students in Bandon SD 54 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Bandon SD 54 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,293 Schools
# Students
647 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
29,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bandon SD 54 School District, 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Graduation Rate
85%
81.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.8%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
73%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,679 is higher than the state median of $21,563. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,702 is less than the state median of $22,277. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$11,633 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,018 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,679
$21,563
Spending / Student
$18,702
$22,277
Best Bandon SD 54 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Lights Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 9th St Sw
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4415
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4415
Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ocean Crest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 Allegany
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4416
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4416
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Bandon Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 9th St Sw
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4413
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4413
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bandon SD 54 School District?
Bandon SD 54 School District manages 3 public schools serving 647 students.
What is the rank of Bandon SD 54 School District?
Bandon SD 54 School District is ranked #65 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bandon SD 54 School District?
73% of Bandon SD 54 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bandon SD 54 School District?
Bandon SD 54 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Bandon SD 54 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,702 is less than the state median of $22,277. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.
