For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,384 students in Fern Ridge SD 28j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Fern Ridge SD 28j School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
5 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,384 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fern Ridge SD 28j 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 73% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Graduation Rate
73%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
82%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,305 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 $14,654 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,305
$18,279
Spending / Student
$14,654
$19,325
Best Fern Ridge SD 28j School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Veneta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
88131 Territorial Rd
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-8225
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-8225
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Elmira Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
88960 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8214
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8214
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Elmira High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24936 Fir Grove Ln
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8200
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Fern Ridge Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88831 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8230
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8230
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
West Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24967 Highway 126
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-2101
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
Fern Ridge SD 28j School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,384 students.
What is the rank of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
Fern Ridge SD 28j School District is ranked #81 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
82% of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District students are White, 11% 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 Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
Fern Ridge SD 28j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Fern Ridge SD 28j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,654 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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