Fossil SD 21j School District

404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Fossil SD 21j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,929 students in Fossil SD 21j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
Public School in Fossil SD 21j School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
1 School
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,929 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
43:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fossil SD 21j School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#3 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
51%
31%
66%
44%
50-54%
30%
(16-17)
≥50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
26%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
90%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $7,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,414 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,176
$18,279
Spending / Student
$6,414
$19,325

Best Fossil SD 21j School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fossil Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Grades: K-12
| 1,929 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fossil SD 21j School District?
Fossil SD 21j School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,929 students.
What is the rank of Fossil SD 21j School District?
Fossil SD 21j School District is ranked #3 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fossil SD 21j School District?
90% of Fossil SD 21j School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fossil SD 21j School District?
Fossil SD 21j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 43:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Fossil SD 21j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,414 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,929 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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