Jefferson County School District 509j
Top Rankings
Jefferson County School District 509j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,750 students in Jefferson County School District 509j. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District 509j have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,266 Schools
# Students
2,750 Students
547,269 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
29,169 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jefferson County School District 509j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 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 55-59% 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%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
# American Indian Students
925 Students
6,577 Students
% American Indian Students
34%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
22,342 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
986 Students
134,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
25%
# Black Students
19 Students
12,545 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
735 Students
328,446 Students
% White Students
27%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
4,285 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
37,548 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
212
35,405
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
39,409
# Students in 2nd Grade:
230
39,813
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
40,136
# Students in 4th Grade:
234
41,053
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
42,039
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
43,319
# Students in 7th Grade:
201
45,214
# Students in 8th Grade:
222
45,336
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
45,456
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
44,143
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
43,105
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
42,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,891 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,511 is higher than the state median of $14,388. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue (19-20)
$49 MM
$12 MM
Spending (19-20)
$43 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,891
$15,271
Spending / Student
$15,511
$14,388
Best Jefferson County School District 509j Public Schools (2023)
School (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
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
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