Siuslaw SD 97j School District

2111 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439-9618
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,195 students in Siuslaw SD 97j 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 Siuslaw SD 97j School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,195 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Siuslaw SD 97j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 72% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#101 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
31%
38%
44%
25%
30%
72%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.60
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
75%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,301 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,689
$18,279
Spending / Student
$17,301
$19,325

Best Siuslaw SD 97j School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Siuslaw Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2221 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Siuslaw High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2975 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Siuslaw Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
Siuslaw SD 97j School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,195 students.
What is the rank of Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
Siuslaw SD 97j School District is ranked #109 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
75% of Siuslaw SD 97j School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
Siuslaw SD 97j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Siuslaw SD 97j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,301 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 72% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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