Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District

2450 Lancaster Dr
Salem, OR 97305-1200
(District boundaries shown in map)
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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 4 public charter schools serving 613 students in Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
Public Charter Schools in Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District have a diversity score of 0.54, which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 0.44.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
65 Schools
132 Schools
# Students
39,313 Students
42,689 Students
# Teachers
1,908 Teachers
2,171 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
(18-19)
34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salem-Keizer SD 24j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
47%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salem-Keizer SD 24j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
81%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Salem-Keizer SD 24j  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.44
# American Indian Students
268 Students
608 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
823 Students
870 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17,727 Students
5,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
14%
# Black Students
531 Students
792 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
16,378 Students
31,318 Students
% White Students
42%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1,112 Students
162 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,377 Students
3,008 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,621
3,065
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,696
3,446
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,821
3,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,928
3,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,878
3,512
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,980
3,332
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,118
3,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,086
3,391
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,346
3,599
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,395
2,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,350
2,827
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,055
3,120
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,039
3,402
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,681 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. 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 $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$656 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Salem-Keizer SD 24j  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$790 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Salem-Keizer SD 24j  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,681
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Salem-Keizer SD 24j  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,101
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Salem-Keizer SD 24j  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District Public Charter Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5
| 128 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 65 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 39,313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 81%
  • : 34%
  • : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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