Central SD 13j School District

750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351-1899
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 16% (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 186 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.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#161 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
17%
31%
34%
44%
21%
30%
(22-23)
76%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (OR)
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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monmouth Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
958 E Church St
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-1433
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Monmouth St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #33.
Talmadge Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #44.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1360 N 16th St
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 606-9016
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 S 4th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Grades: K-5
| 379 students

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 #155 out of 186 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,066 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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