South Lane SD 45j3 School District

455 Adams
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,797 students in South Lane SD 45j3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in South Lane SD 45j3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
10 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,797 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

South Lane SD 45j3 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 69% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
#123 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Lane SD 45j3  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Lane SD 45j3  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.
40-44%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Lane SD 45j3  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.
69%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Lane SD 45j3  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.58
# American Indian Students
49 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
351 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
25%
# Black Students
13 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
2,254 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
81%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
190
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
208
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,217 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,032 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
$45 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Lane SD 45j3  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
$42 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of South Lane SD 45j3  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
$16,217
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Lane SD 45j3  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,032
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Lane SD 45j3  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Lane SD 45j3 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottage Grove High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1375 S River Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Dorena School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37141 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1506
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
London School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
73288 London Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0183
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Character Education
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
195 N 6th Street, Bldg. C
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Childs Way Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
37895 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1821
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Rank: #66.
Bohemia Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
721 S R St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3313
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1565 S 4th St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3316
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Taylor Ave
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3389
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #99.
Al Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Solo Academy
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 623-0159
Grades: K-12
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,797 students.
What is the rank of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District is ranked #70 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
81% of South Lane SD 45j3 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is South Lane SD 45j3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,032 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 (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 69% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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