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 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,712 students in Jefferson County SD 509j School District. 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 SD 509j School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
2,712 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
29,755 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 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Graduation Rate
55%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)52.6%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
30%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
38%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
29%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,990 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,554 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$69 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,990
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,554
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jefferson County SD 509j School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Buff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
509j On-line
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madras Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Metolius Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Butte Ave Sw
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Madras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chukar Road
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 2,712 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
Jefferson County SD 509j School District is ranked #165 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
38% of Jefferson County SD 509j School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, 29% 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 $25,554 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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