For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 604 students in Colton SD 53 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Colton SD 53 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
604 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colton SD 53 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
86%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,884 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,055 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,884
$18,279
Spending / Student
$13,055
$19,325
Best Colton SD 53 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21580 S Schieffer Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Colton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30439 S Grays Hill Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Colton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2311
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District manages 4 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District is ranked #122 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton SD 53 School District?
86% of Colton SD 53 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Colton SD 53 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,055 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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