Top Rankings
Scappoose SD 1j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,251 students in Scappoose SD 1j 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 Scappoose SD 1j School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
2,251 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scappoose SD 1j School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.2%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
78%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,667 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,928 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$40 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,667
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,928
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Scappoose SD 1j School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Grant Watts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 Se Third Pl
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Gr: 1-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Sauvie Island School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14445 Nw Charlton Rd
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 621-3426
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 621-3426
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Scappoose Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Scappoose Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52265 Columbia River Hwy
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Gr: 7-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Otto Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52050 Se 3rd St
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Gr: 4-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34555 Berg Rd
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 397-2959
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 397-2959
Gr: K | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Scappoose High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33700 Se High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,251 students.
What is the rank of Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District is ranked #56 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scappoose SD 1j School District?
78% of Scappoose SD 1j School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Scappoose SD 1j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,928 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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