Top Rankings
Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 39,313 students in Salem-Keizer SD 24j 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 Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
65 Schools
1,288 Schools
# Students
39,313 Students
541,624 Students
# Teachers
1,908 Teachers
29,973 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
# American Indian Students
268 Students
6,328 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
823 Students
21,614 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17,727 Students
135,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
25%
# Black Students
531 Students
12,441 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
16,378 Students
321,530 Students
% White Students
42%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1,112 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,377 Students
38,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,621
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,696
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,821
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,928
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,878
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,980
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,118
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,086
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,346
44,929
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,395
45,494
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,350
44,463
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,055
42,280
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,039
42,861
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,681 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,281. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,101 is higher than the state median of $19,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$656 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$790 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,681
$18,281
Spending / Student
$20,101
$19,328
Best Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #44.
Kalapuya Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2085 Wilmington Ave Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2110
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2110
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Sumpter Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brush College Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2623 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3132
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3132
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5
| 128 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Candalaria Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2160 Jewel St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3175
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3175
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #1313.
Straub Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Wilmington Ave Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #1414.
Pringle Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Reed Ln Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Chapman Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3195
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3195
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Clear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7425 Meadowglen St N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Schirle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1075 8th St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #1919.
West Salem High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1776 Titan Way
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #2020.
Judson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #2121.
Whiteaker Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1605 Lockhaven Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #2222.
Gubser Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6610 14th Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3275
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3275
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Grant Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2525.
Crossler Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Davis Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #2626.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4871 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #2727.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Waln Dr Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2828.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #2929.
Mcnary High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
595 Chemawa Rd N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Grades: 9-12
| 2,055 students
Rank: #3030.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Venice St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #3131.
Salem Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3495 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3187
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3187
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #3232.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #3333.
Sprague High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Kuebler Blvd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #3434.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #3535.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 46th Pl Se
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3332
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3332
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District?
Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District manages 65 public schools serving 39,313 students.
What is the rank of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District?
Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District is ranked #141 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District?
45% of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District?
Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,101 is higher than the state median of $19,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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