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Gaston School District 511j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 482 students in Gaston School District 511j. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Gaston School District 511j have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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
2 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
482 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gaston School District 511j, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
82%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,882 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,805
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,882
$19,325
Best Gaston School District 511j Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Park St, Building B
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Gaston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park St, Building D
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gaston School District 511j?
Gaston School District 511j manages 2 public schools serving 482 students.
What is the rank of Gaston School District 511j?
Gaston School District 511j is ranked #106 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston School District 511j?
82% of Gaston School District 511j students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gaston School District 511j?
Gaston School District 511j has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Gaston School District 511j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,882 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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