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North Wasco County SD 21 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,642 students in North Wasco County SD 21 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in North Wasco County SD 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
7 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,642 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
North Wasco County SD 21 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 67% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
67%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
41 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,129 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
25%
# Black Students
9 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1,280 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
48%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
217
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
192
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
201
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
180
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,987 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,987
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,346
$19,325
Best North Wasco County SD 21 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mosier Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
The Dalles High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
Riverbend Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3449
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3449
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #44.
Dry Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1314 E 19th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Colonel Wright Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 14th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
The Dalles Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #77.
Chenowith Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
922 Chenowith Lp W
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3350
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3350
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Wasco County SD 21 School District?
North Wasco County SD 21 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,642 students.
What is the rank of North Wasco County SD 21 School District?
North Wasco County SD 21 School District is ranked #115 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Wasco County SD 21 School District?
48% of North Wasco County SD 21 School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Wasco County SD 21 School District?
North Wasco County SD 21 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is North Wasco County SD 21 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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