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Philomath SD 17j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,667 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,667 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
29,489 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 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
81%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,605 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,601 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,605
$18,279
Spending / Student
$13,601
$19,325
Best Philomath SD 17j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-4
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Philomath Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 S 16th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Grades: 2-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Philomath High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Philomath Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 S 19th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Grades: K-1
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philomath SD 17j School District?
Philomath SD 17j School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,667 students.
What is the rank of Philomath SD 17j School District?
Philomath SD 17j School District is ranked #47 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philomath SD 17j School District?
81% of Philomath SD 17j School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $13,601 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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