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Gaston SD 511j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 474 students in Gaston SD 511j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Gaston SD 511j School District 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,293 Schools
# Students
474 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
29,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gaston SD 511j School District, 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%
81.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.8%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
81%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,101 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,563. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is less than the state median of $22,277. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$11,633 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,018 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,101
$21,563
Spending / Student
$20,492
$22,277
Best Gaston SD 511j School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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: 15%
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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District manages 2 public schools serving 474 students.
What is the rank of Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District is ranked #107 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 SD 511j School District?
81% of Gaston SD 511j School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gaston SD 511j School District?
Gaston SD 511j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Gaston SD 511j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is less than the state median of $22,277. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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