For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 768 students in Harney County SD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Harney County SD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,288 Schools
# Students
768 Students
541,624 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
29,973 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Harney County SD 3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
36 Students
6,328 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
21,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
135,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
25%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,441 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
593 Students
321,530 Students
% White Students
77%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
38,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
59
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
44,929
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
45,494
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
44,463
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
42,280
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
42,861
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,431 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,281. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,585 is less than the state median of $19,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,431
$18,281
Spending / Student
$15,585
$19,328
Best Harney County SD 3 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Burns Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Hines Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Barnes Ave
Hines, OR 97738
(541) 573-6436
Hines, OR 97738
(541) 573-6436
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harney County SD 3 School District?
Harney County SD 3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 768 students.
What is the rank of Harney County SD 3 School District?
Harney County SD 3 School District is ranked #132 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harney County SD 3 School District?
77% of Harney County SD 3 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harney County SD 3 School District?
Harney County SD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Harney County SD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,585 is less than the state median of $19,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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