Top Rankings
La Grande SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,026 students in La Grande SD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in La Grande SD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,026 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
La Grande SD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 158 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.58
# American Indian Students
25 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
25%
# Black Students
10 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,640 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
81%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
50 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
151
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,444 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,745
$18,279
Spending / Student
$14,444
$19,325
Best La Grande SD 1 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Island City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10201 W 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
La Grande High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 K Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
La Grande Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1108 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande SD 1 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,026 students.
What is the rank of La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande SD 1 School District is ranked #77 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Grande SD 1 School District?
81% of La Grande SD 1 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande SD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is La Grande SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,444 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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