Central 13j School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Central 13j School District, serving 3,283 students. Central 13j School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
- Public schools in Central 13j School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 56% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
- The top ranked public schools in Central 13j School District are Central High School, Monmouth Elementary School and Talmadge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is more than the Oregon public school average of 20:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Central 13j School District |
| School District Website | http://www.central.k12.or.us |
| School District Phone Number | (503) 838-0030 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (OR) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,252 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,283 Students | 572,931 Students |
| # of Teachers | 151 Teachers | 28,742 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 |
District Comparison
- Central 13j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 66% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (OR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #137 out of 190 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.56 |
| # of American Indian Students | 30 Students | 7,963 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 30 Students | 23,097 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,406 Students | 132,202 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 43% | 23% |
| # of Black Students | 11 Students | 13,035 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of White Students | 1,648 Students | 357,310 Students |
| % White Students | 50% | 62% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 11 Students | 4,186 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 147 Students | 35,091 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 6% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 235 | 41,767 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 252 | 42,941 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 225 | 43,259 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 261 | 44,547 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 275 | 46,227 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 251 | 46,240 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 276 | 45,052 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 268 | 43,777 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 245 | 43,914 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 249 | 44,485 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 251 | 43,675 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 233 | 42,921 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 262 | 44,126 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,225 is higher than the state median of $11,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,484 is less than the state median of $12,363. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (OR) |
| Total Revenue | $40 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $38 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,225 | $11,963 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,484 | $12,363 |
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Central 13j School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Central High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 74%Rank:6/Top 50%1530 Monmouth St10
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Grades: 9-12 | 995 students
- Monmouth Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%958 E Church St10
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-1433
Grades: K-5 | 532 students
- Talmadge Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50%51 16th Street10
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Grades: 6-8 | 789 students
- Ash Creek Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1360 N 16th St10
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 606-9016
Grades: K-5 | 559 students
- Independence Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%150 S 4th St10
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Grades: K-5 | 408 students
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