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Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 286 students in Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Oregon.
Public Preschools in Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
95 Schools
# Students
693 Students
30,815 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
1,994 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.1%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
30%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
6%
Showing 2004–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
77%
48%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,997 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,870 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$28,997
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$26,870
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nehalem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36300 8th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Garibaldi Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Cypress St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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