Lowell School District 71

65 S Pioneer St
Lowell, OR 97452-9721
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,013 students in Lowell School District 71. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Lowell School District 71 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,013 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lowell School District 71, 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 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#109 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
31%
40%
44%
29%
30%
79%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
81%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,885 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,083 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,885
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,083
$19,325

Best Lowell School District 71 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 S Moss St
Lowell, OR 97452
(541) 285-0043
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45 S Moss St
Lowell, OR 97452
(541) 937-2105
Gr: K-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Bridge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 S Pioneer St
Lowell, OR 97452
(541) 937-5200
Gr: K-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 S Pioneer St
Lowell, OR 97452
(541) 937-2124
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lowell School District 71?
Lowell School District 71 manages 4 public schools serving 1,013 students.
What is the rank of Lowell School District 71?
Lowell School District 71 is ranked #114 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell School District 71?
81% of Lowell School District 71 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowell School District 71?
Lowell School District 71 has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Lowell School District 71's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,083 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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