Top Rankings
Jefferson County SD 509j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,772 students in Jefferson County SD 509j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Jefferson County SD 509j School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,772 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jefferson County SD 509j 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 85% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.58
# American Indian Students
888 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
32%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
994 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
25%
# Black Students
16 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
779 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
28%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
207
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
249
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
201
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,110 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,841 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,110
$18,279
Spending / Student
$17,841
$19,325
Best Jefferson County SD 509j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Buff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Metolius Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Butte Ave Sw
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Madras High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Madras Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chukar Road
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
Jefferson County SD 509j School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,772 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
Jefferson County SD 509j School District is ranked #139 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
36% of Jefferson County SD 509j School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
Jefferson County SD 509j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Jefferson County SD 509j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,841 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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