Top Rankings
Central SD 13j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,066 students in Central SD 13j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Central SD 13j School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
3,066 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central SD 13j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 76% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
47%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
45%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,502 in this school district is less 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 $13,984 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,502
$18,279
Spending / Student
$13,984
$19,325
Best Central SD 13j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monmouth Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
958 E Church St
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-1433
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-1433
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Monmouth St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1360 N 16th St
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 606-9016
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 606-9016
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Talmadge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 S 4th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central SD 13j School District?
Central SD 13j School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,066 students.
What is the rank of Central SD 13j School District?
Central SD 13j School District is ranked #154 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central SD 13j School District?
47% of Central SD 13j School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central SD 13j School District?
Central SD 13j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Central SD 13j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,984 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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