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Nyssa SD 26 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,780 students in Nyssa SD 26 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Nyssa SD 26 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,021 Schools
# Students
2,115 Students
367,096 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
21,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nyssa SD 26 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 92% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.8%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2000–2010. View full 23-year historical data
% Hispanic
41%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
53%
58%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,600 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$25 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,018
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$11,600
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Nyssa SD 26 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nyssa Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Bower Ave
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3313
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3313
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Nyssa Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S 11th St
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3891
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3891
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
804 Adrian Blvd
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2275
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2275
Gr: K-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 329:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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