Morrow SD 1 School District

240 Columbia Lane
Irrigon, OR 97844
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Morrow SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,252 students in Morrow SD 1 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 Morrow SD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,252 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Morrow 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
#135 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Morrow SD 1  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morrow SD 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morrow SD 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Morrow SD 1  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,311 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
25%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
879 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
39%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
180
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
167
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,194 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Morrow SD 1  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Morrow SD 1  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,963
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Morrow SD 1  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,194
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Morrow SD 1  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Morrow SD 1 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Heppner Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 E Standsbury
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9128
Grades: K-6
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Heppner Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 Nw Morgan St
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9138
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
A C Houghton Elementary School
(Reading: 15-19%)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1105 N Main Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-3321
Grades: K-3
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Irrigon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Se Wyoming
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-2421
Grades: 4-6
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
Sam Boardman Elementary School
(Reading: 25-29%)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Sw Wilson Ln
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-7383
Grades: K-3
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Windy River Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Tatone St
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2526
Grades: 4-6
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Riverside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Boardman Ave
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 497 students
Rank: #99.
Irrigon Junior/senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 E Wyoming Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-5551
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morrow SD 1 School District?
Morrow SD 1 School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,252 students.
What is the rank of Morrow SD 1 School District?
Morrow SD 1 School District is ranked #134 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow SD 1 School District?
58% of Morrow SD 1 School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morrow SD 1 School District?
Morrow 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 Morrow SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,194 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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