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Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,222 students in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
3,222 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 56% has decreased from 63% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Graduation Rate
56%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
57 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
79 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
503 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
25%
# Black Students
81 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
2,249 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
70%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
216 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
131
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
229
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
270
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
332
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
447
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,950 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,453 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,950
$18,279
Spending / Student
$22,453
$19,325
Best Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Oregon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Grades: K-12
| 2,695 students
Rank: #33.
Santiam Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,222 students.
What is the rank of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District is ranked #83 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?
70% of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,453 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
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