For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,207 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 26% 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
3 Schools
1,293 Schools
# Students
1,207 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
29,770 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.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Graduation Rate
72%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.6%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.60
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
74%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
13%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,513 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,129 is less than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,513
$18,354
Spending / Student
$17,129
$19,404
Best Siuslaw SD 97j School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Siuslaw Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2221 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Siuslaw High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2975 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Siuslaw Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
Siuslaw SD 97j School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,207 students.
What is the rank of Siuslaw SD 97j School District?
Siuslaw SD 97j School District is ranked #110 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?
74% of Siuslaw SD 97j School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 $17,129 is less than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.
