Top Rankings
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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,834 students in North Wasco County SD 21 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 North Wasco County SD 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
2,834 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Wasco County SD 21 School District, 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 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Graduation Rate
78%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.7%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
44%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
% White
46%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,616 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,014 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$51 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,616
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,014
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Wasco County SD 21 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mosier Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Dry Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 E 19th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
The Dalles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Colonel Wright Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 14th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
The Dalles Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Chenowith Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
922 Chenowith Lp W
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3350
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3350
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 2,834 students.
What is the rank of North Wasco County SD 21 School District?
North Wasco County SD 21 School District is ranked #149 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. 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?
46% of North Wasco County SD 21 School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 17:1, 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 $18,014 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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