Top Rankings
Jewell School District 8 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 116 students in Jewell School District 8. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public School in Jewell School District 8 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
1 School
1,302 Schools
# Students
116 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jewell School District 8, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
11%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
80%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $60,138 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 $53,276 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$60,138
$18,279
Spending / Student
$53,276
$19,325
Best Jewell School District 8 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jewell School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
83874 Hwy 103
Seaside, OR 97138
(503) 755-2451
Seaside, OR 97138
(503) 755-2451
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jewell School District 8?
Jewell School District 8 manages 1 public schools serving 116 students.
What is the rank of Jewell School District 8?
Jewell School District 8 is ranked #95 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jewell School District 8?
80% of Jewell School District 8 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jewell School District 8?
Jewell School District 8 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Jewell School District 8's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $53,276 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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