For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,376 students in Fern Ridge SD 28j 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 Fern Ridge SD 28j School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
1,376 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Fern Ridge SD 28j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.58
# American Indian Students
23 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
25%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1,166 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
85%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
104
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,400 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,739 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,400
$18,279
Spending / Student
$14,739
$19,325
Best Fern Ridge SD 28j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elmira Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88960 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8214
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8214
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elmira High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24936 Fir Grove Ln
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8200
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Veneta Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88131 Territorial Rd
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-8225
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-8225
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Fern Ridge Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88831 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8230
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8230
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
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 1,376 students.
What is the rank of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
Fern Ridge SD 28j School District is ranked #106 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fern Ridge SD 28j School District?
85% of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 17:1, which is lower than 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 $14,739 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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