Top Rankings
Philomath SD 17j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,635 students in Philomath SD 17j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Philomath SD 17j School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
7 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
1,635 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Philomath SD 17j School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 70% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Graduation Rate
70%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.2%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 1999–2021. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
80%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,218 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 $17,089 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,218
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,089
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Philomath SD 17j School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philomath High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Blodgett Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35177 Tum Tum Rd
Blodgett, OR 97326
(541) 453-4101
Blodgett, OR 97326
(541) 453-4101
Gr: K-4 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Philomath Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 S 16th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Gr: 2-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Philomath Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Kings Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38840 Kings Valley Hwy
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
535 S 19th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Gr: K-1 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philomath SD 17j School District?
Philomath SD 17j School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,635 students.
What is the rank of Philomath SD 17j School District?
Philomath SD 17j School District is ranked #47 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) 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 Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philomath SD 17j School District?
80% of Philomath SD 17j School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philomath SD 17j School District?
Philomath SD 17j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Philomath SD 17j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,089 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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