Home > Oregon > Linn County

Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District

Item: Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District
Rating: 8
Author: Public School Review

150 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Tel: (503) 897-2321

www.santiam.k12.or.us

Top Rankings

Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Overview

This School District

This State (OR)

# Schools

3 Schools

1,292 Schools

# Students

2,913 Students

539,256 Students

# Teachers

155 Teachers

29,755 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
Kind	106	166
1	109	178
2	134	187
3	162	197
4	157	194
5	190	201
6	210	199
7	269	201
8	299	202
9	272	210
10	323	214
11	346	216
12	336	214

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Santiam Canyon SD 129j 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 67% has increased from 59% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (OR)

#48 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District
2023	#48
2022	#56
2021	#85
2019	#134
2018	#143
2017	#121
2016	#113
2015	#155
2014	#138
2013	#170
2012	#135
2011	#98
2010	#91

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

33%

31%

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	33%	31%
2022	32%	31%
2021	15%	32%
2019	27%	40%
2018	28%	41%
2017	27%	42%
2016	29%	43%
2015	32%	42%
2014	52%	63%
2013	43%	63%
2012	53%	64%
2011	61%	63%
2010	72%	71%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

49%

44%

View Data

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2022	49%	44%
2021	54%	47%
2019	49%	54%
2018	28%	56%
2017	51%	55%
2016	55%	57%
2015	40%	56%
2014	62%	72%
2013	58%	72%
2012	66%	74%
2011	77%	81%
2010	72%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

41%

30%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2022	41%	30%
2021	50%	35%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

67%

81.3%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	67%	81%
2022	55%	81%
2021	56%	81%
2020	63%	84%
2019	59%	81%
2018	59%	80%
2017	66%	78%
2016	63%	77%
2015	49%	76%
2014	74%	74%
2013	69%	72%
2012	54%	71%
2011	64%	70%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(2022-23)

56.2%

43.8%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	56.2%	43.8%
2022	54.7%	42.4%
2021	70.1%	31.8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53

0.60

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	0.47	0.59
2022	0.48	0.58
2021	0.44	0.58
2020	0.43	0.57
2019	0.43	0.56
2018	0.38	0.56
2017	0.38	0.55
2016	0.37	0.55
2015	0.30	0.54
2014	0.29	0.54
2013	0.34	0.53
2012	0.29	0.53
2011	0.27	0.52
2010	0.25	0.50
2009	0.24	0.49
2008	0.25	0.48
2007	0.29	0.47
2006	0.25	0.43
2005	0.30	0.44
2004	0.33	0.42
2003	0.33	0.39
2002	0.32	0.38
2001	0.27	0.35
2000	0.28	0.32
1999	0.29	0.30
1998	0.28	0.29
1997	0.24	0.27
1996	0.21	0.27
1995	0.20	0.26
1994	0.16	0.24
1993	0.19	0.22
1992	0.20	0.22
1991	0.21	0.21
1990	0.15	0.21
1989	0.14	0.19
1988	0.12	0.19

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	2%	1%
2022	2%	1%
2021	2%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	1%
2016	1%	1%
2015	1%	2%
2014	2%	2%
2013	2%	2%
2012	3%	2%
2011	1%	2%
2010	2%	3%
2009	4%	3%
2008	4%	3%
2007	5%	3%
2006	4%	2%
2005	4%	3%
2004	5%	3%
2003	6%	3%
2002	5%	2%
2001	3%	2%
2000	2%	2%
1999	2%	2%
1998	3%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1996	2%	2%
1995	2%	2%
1993	1%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	1%	2%
1990	1%	2%
1989	2%	2%
1988	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

View Data

Showing 2009–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1989-2023)
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	2%	4%
2022	2%	4%
2021	3%	4%
2020	2%	4%
2019	2%	4%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	1%	4%
2010	3%	5%
2009	2%	6%
2008	1%	5%
2007	1%	5%
2005	1%	5%
2004	1%	5%
2003	2%	4%
2002	1%	5%
2001	1%	4%
2000	2%	4%
1999	1%	3%
1998	1%	3%
1997	1%	3%
1996	1%	3%
1995	1%	3%
1994	1%	3%
1993	1%	3%
1992	1%	3%
1991	1%	3%
1990	1%	3%
1989	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

18%

27%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	15%	25%
2022	16%	25%
2021	13%	25%
2020	13%	24%
2019	13%	24%
2018	12%	23%
2017	12%	23%
2016	11%	23%
2015	12%	22%
2014	10%	22%
2013	11%	21%
2012	8%	21%
2011	10%	21%
2010	9%	20%
2009	7%	18%
2008	8%	18%
2007	10%	17%
2006	9%	16%
2005	11%	15%
2004	12%	14%
2003	11%	13%
2002	12%	12%
2001	11%	11%
2000	12%	9%
1999	12%	9%
1998	11%	8%
1997	10%	7%
1996	8%	7%
1995	8%	6%
1994	7%	6%
1993	8%	5%
1992	9%	5%
1991	9%	4%
1990	6%	4%
1989	5%	3%
1988	4%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Showing 2008–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1997-2023)
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	2%	3%
2022	3%	2%
2021	2%	2%
2020	2%	2%
2019	2%	2%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%
2013	2%	2%
2008	1%	4%
2007	1%	4%
2006	1%	3%
2005	1%	4%
2004	1%	3%
2003	1%	3%
2002	1%	3%
2000	1%	3%
1999	1%	3%
1998	1%	3%
1997	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

66%

57%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	71%	59%
2022	71%	60%
2021	74%	60%
2020	74%	61%
2019	74%	62%
2018	78%	62%
2017	78%	63%
2016	79%	63%
2015	83%	64%
2014	84%	64%
2013	81%	65%
2012	84%	65%
2011	85%	66%
2010	86%	68%
2009	87%	69%
2008	86%	70%
2007	83%	71%
2006	86%	74%
2005	83%	73%
2004	81%	75%
2003	80%	77%
2002	81%	78%
2001	85%	80%
2000	83%	82%
1999	84%	83%
1998	84%	84%
1997	87%	85%
1996	89%	85%
1995	89%	86%
1994	92%	87%
1993	90%	88%
1992	89%	88%
1991	89%	89%
1990	92%	89%
1989	92%	90%
1988	94%	90%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

View Data

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison (2012-2023)
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Two or more races

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2023)
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	7%	7%
2022	6%	7%
2021	5%	7%
2020	8%	7%
2019	8%	6%
2018	7%	6%
2017	7%	6%
2016	7%	6%
2015	4%	5%
2014	3%	5%
2013	3%	5%
2012	4%	5%
2011	4%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,981 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 $13,327 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (OR)

Total Revenue

$38 MM

$11,633 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	$38 MM	$17 MM
2022	$42 MM	$15 MM
2021	$64 MM	$14 MM
2020	$52 MM	$13 MM
2019	$48 MM	$13 MM
2018	$46 MM	$12 MM
2017	$42 MM	$10 MM
2016	$35 MM	$10 MM
2015	$7 MM	$9 MM
2014	$6 MM	$9 MM
2012	$5 MM	$9 MM
2011	$6 MM	$9 MM
2010	$7 MM	$9 MM
2009	$7 MM	$9 MM
2008	$7 MM	$9 MM
2007	$6 MM	$8 MM
2006	$6 MM	$8 MM
2005	$6 MM	$7 MM
2004	$6 MM	$7 MM
2003	$5 MM	$7 MM
2002	$6 MM	$8 MM
2001	$7 MM	$7 MM
2000	$6 MM	$7 MM
1999	$6 MM	$7 MM
1998	$6 MM	$7 MM
1997	$6 MM	$6 MM
1996	$5 MM	$5 MM
1995	$5 MM	$4 MM
1992	$4 MM	$2 MM
1990	$3 MM	$2 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$39 MM

$12,018 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	$39 MM	$16 MM
2022	$44 MM	$14 MM
2021	$72 MM	$13 MM
2020	$62 MM	$13 MM
2019	$47 MM	$12 MM
2018	$44 MM	$11 MM
2017	$41 MM	$11 MM
2016	$35 MM	$10 MM
2015	$7 MM	$9 MM
2014	$6 MM	$9 MM
2012	$6 MM	$8 MM
2011	$7 MM	$9 MM
2010	$7 MM	$9 MM
2009	$7 MM	$9 MM
2008	$7 MM	$9 MM
2007	$7 MM	$8 MM
2006	$7 MM	$8 MM
2005	$6 MM	$7 MM
2004	$11 MM	$8 MM
2003	$6 MM	$8 MM
2002	$6 MM	$8 MM
2001	$6 MM	$7 MM
2000	$6 MM	$7 MM
1999	$6 MM	$7 MM
1998	$6 MM	$7 MM
1997	$6 MM	$6 MM
1996	$6 MM	$5 MM
1995	$4 MM	$4 MM
1992	$4 MM	$3 MM
1990	$3 MM	$2 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$12,981

$21,572

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	$14,449	$18,758
2022	$13,055	$17,083
2021	$12,288	$17,612
2020	$11,677	$15,550
2019	$10,807	$15,425
2018	$10,661	$13,735
2017	$9,595	$13,275
2016	$8,215	$13,680
2015	$13,046	$10,566
2014	$10,375	$11,408
2012	$9,897	$11,203
2011	$10,069	$10,658
2010	$11,744	$10,566
2009	$10,833	$11,034
2008	$11,744	$10,713
2007	$9,695	$9,592
2006	$9,287	$10,288
2005	$9,121	$8,933
2004	$9,265	$9,082
2003	$7,692	$8,131
2002	$9,100	$8,626
2001	$8,694	$7,836
2000	$8,391	$7,798
1999	$7,617	$7,145
1998	$7,290	$7,139
1997	$6,404	$6,622
1995	$6,053	$6,500
1992	$5,535	$5,437
1990	$4,457	$5,096

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$13,327

$22,286

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District	Oregon
2023	$14,835	$18,426
2022	$13,532	$16,403
2021	$13,830	$16,448
2020	$13,912	$15,079
2019	$10,613	$14,517
2018	$10,257	$13,171
2017	$9,536	$13,719
2016	$8,071	$13,839
2015	$12,813	$10,394
2014	$10,211	$11,426
2012	$11,629	$10,613
2011	$11,138	$10,638
2010	$11,534	$10,394
2009	$11,920	$11,196
2008	$11,443	$10,893
2007	$10,578	$9,644
2006	$9,886	$9,826
2005	$9,577	$9,204
2004	$15,819	$9,658
2003	$8,714	$8,745
2002	$8,947	$8,621
2001	$8,297	$8,219
2000	$8,460	$7,139
1999	$7,611	$7,276
1998	$6,637	$7,067
1997	$6,929	$6,935
1995	$5,770	$5,974
1992	$5,171	$5,702
1990	$4,642	$5,457

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Santiam Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368

Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Santiam Junior/senior High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311

Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?

Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,913 students.

What is the rank of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?

Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District is ranked #53 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)

What is the racial composition of students in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District?

66% of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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 19:1, which is higher 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 $13,327 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

October 07, 2026

How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?

Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.

October 07, 2026

Does Your Child Need More Recess?

Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.

October 07, 2026

Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know

Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.

Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,913 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
: 67% (Btm 50% in OR)
: Top 30%
: 33% (Top 30%)
: 49% (Top 30%)
: 41% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education