North Powder SD 8j School District

333 G St
North Powder, OR 97867
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

North Powder SD 8j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 252 students in North Powder SD 8j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public School in North Powder SD 8j School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
1 School
1,292 Schools
# Students
252 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Powder SD 8j 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#56 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
31%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
30%
(21-22)
≥80%
81%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
24.2%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2010–2021. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
14%
27%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
2%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
83%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,583 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,310 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$11,633 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$12,018 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$26,583
$21,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,310
$22,286

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best North Powder SD 8j School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Powder Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 G St
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
Gr: K-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Powder SD 8j School District?
North Powder SD 8j School District manages 1 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the rank of North Powder SD 8j School District?
North Powder SD 8j School District is ranked #61 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Powder SD 8j School District?
83% of North Powder SD 8j School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Powder SD 8j School District?
North Powder SD 8j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is North Powder SD 8j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,310 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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