Fossil SD 21j School District

404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,436 students in Fossil SD 21j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public School in Fossil SD 21j School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
1 School
1,290 Schools
# Students
1,436 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
41:1

District Rank

Fossil SD 21j School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 152 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
#42 out of 158 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fossil SD 21j  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fossil SD 21j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fossil SD 21j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(16-17)
≥50%
78%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fossil SD 21j  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
11 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
25%
# Black Students
20 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,289 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
90%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
122
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
2
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,640 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 $8,616 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fossil SD 21j  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Fossil SD 21j  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,640
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fossil SD 21j  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$8,616
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fossil SD 21j  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fossil SD 21j School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fossil Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Grades: K-12
| 1,436 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fossil SD 21j School District?
Fossil SD 21j School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,436 students.
What is the rank of Fossil SD 21j School District?
Fossil SD 21j School District is ranked #39 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fossil SD 21j School District?
Fossil SD 21j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 41:1, 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 $8,616 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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