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Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,607 students in Greater Albany Public SD 8j 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 Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
20 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
8,607 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
490 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Greater Albany Public SD 8j 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 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
67 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
71 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,950 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
25%
# Black Students
56 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
5,797 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
67%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
621 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
620
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
593
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
655
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
602
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
594
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
648
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
626
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
692
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
700
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
792
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
726
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
699
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
660
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,063 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$156 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,701
$18,279
Spending / Student
$18,063
$19,325
Best Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Oak Grove Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4596
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4596
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
West Albany High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Grades: 9-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Liberty St Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4578
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4578
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
North Albany Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 Thornton Lake Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4588
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4588
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
336 9th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4561
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4561
Grades: 3-5
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
South Albany High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3705 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
Rank: #77.
1210 12th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4613
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4613
Grades: K-2
| 130 students
Rank: #88.
North Albany Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 North Albany Rd Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Timber Ridge School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
373 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Grades: 3-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1010.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Oak St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4591
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4591
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1111.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4617
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4617
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1212.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3122 Madison St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4575
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4575
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 19th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4608
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4608
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tangent Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32100 Old Oak Dr
Tangent, OR 97389
(541) 967-4616
Tangent, OR 97389
(541) 967-4616
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Rank: #1616.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4537
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4537
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1717.
South Shore Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Bain St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4604
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4604
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1818.
Periwinkle Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2196 21st Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4600
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4600
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1919.
Calapooia Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
830 24th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: n/an/a
358 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4565
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4565
Grades: K-3
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District?
Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,607 students.
What is the rank of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District?
Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District is ranked #99 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District?
67% of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District?
Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,063 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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