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Jefferson SD 14j 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 695 students in Jefferson SD 14j 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 SD 14j School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,293 Schools
# Students
695 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
29,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
35:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson SD 14j 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 67% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Graduation Rate
67%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.1%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
58%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,601 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,235 is less than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,601
$18,354
Spending / Student
$18,235
$19,404
Best Jefferson SD 14j School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Talbot Road Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 2nd St
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Talbot Rd Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson SD 14j School District?
Jefferson SD 14j School District manages 3 public schools serving 695 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson SD 14j School District?
Jefferson SD 14j School District is ranked #170 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 SD 14j School District?
58% of Jefferson SD 14j School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson SD 14j School District?
Jefferson SD 14j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 35:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Jefferson SD 14j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,235 is less than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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