Jefferson County SD 509j School District

445 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741-1595
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jefferson County SD 509j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,659 students in Jefferson County SD 509j 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 Jefferson County SD 509j School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,659 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jefferson County SD 509j 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 89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#153 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
31%
30%
44%
16%
30%
89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.60
% American Indian
31%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
36%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
30%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,965 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,599 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,965
$18,279
Spending / Student
$18,599
$19,325

Best Jefferson County SD 509j School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Buff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
375 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Metolius Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Butte Ave Sw
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #66.
Madras Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #77.
Madras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Grades: 9-12
| 765 students
Rank: #88.
509j On-line
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #99.
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Chukar Road
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Grades: K-8
| 506 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 2,659 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
Jefferson County SD 509j School District is ranked #145 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and 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, 31% of students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 $18,599 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,659 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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