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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,651 students in Silver Falls SD 4j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Silver Falls SD 4j School District are Evergreen Elementary School, Victor Point Elementary School and Pratum 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 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
13 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
3,651 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Silver Falls SD 4j School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 187 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
78%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,369 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 $17,502 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$64 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,369
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,502
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Silver Falls SD 4j School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Victor Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1175 Victor Point Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Pratum Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Gr: K-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Westfield St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Church St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
The Community Roots School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Silver Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Loar Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Silverton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1456 Pine St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Scotts Mills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 First St
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Central Howell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8832 Silverton Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Silverton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 Schlador Street
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5317
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5317
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Butte Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37569 S Hwy 213
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 3,651 students.
What is the rank of Silver Falls SD 4j School District?
Silver Falls SD 4j School District is ranked #18 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), 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?
78% of Silver Falls SD 4j School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 21:1, which is higher 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 $17,502 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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