Silver Falls SD 4j School District

612 Schlador Street
Silverton, OR 97381
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Silver Falls SD 4j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,531 students in Silver Falls SD 4j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Silver Falls SD 4j School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Silver Falls SD 4j School District are Evergreen Elementary School, Pratum Elementary School and Victor Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Silver Falls SD 4j School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
13 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
3,531 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Silver Falls SD 4j School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
#17 out of 158 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Silver Falls SD 4j  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Falls SD 4j  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 2020-21 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Falls SD 4j  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 2020-21 school year data.
93%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Silver Falls SD 4j  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.58
# American Indian Students
16 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
569 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
25%
# Black Students
22 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,798 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
79%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
214
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
237
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
247
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
293
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
286
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
318
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,694 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,863 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Silver Falls SD 4j  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
$53 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Silver Falls SD 4j  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
$15,694
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Silver Falls SD 4j  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,863
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Silver Falls SD 4j  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Silver Falls SD 4j School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Evergreen Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pratum Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Grades: 1-8
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Victor Point Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1175 Victor Point Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
The Community Roots School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #66.
Silverton High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1456 Pine St, Pine St/freshman
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #77.
Central Howell Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8832 Silverton Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #88.
Scotts Mills Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
805 First St
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
Rank: #99.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Westfield St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1010.
Butte Creek Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37569 S Hwy 213
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #1111.
Silver Crest Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Loar Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1212.
Silverton Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
714 Schlador Street
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5317
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 Church St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Grades: K-5
| 252 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
Silver Falls SD 4j School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,531 students.
What is the rank of Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
Silver Falls SD 4j School District is ranked #25 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
79% of Silver Falls SD 4j School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
Silver Falls SD 4j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Silver Falls SD 4j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,863 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 93% (Top 5% in OR)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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