South Wasco County School District 1

699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 218 students in South Wasco County School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in South Wasco County School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
2 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
218 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Wasco County School District 1, 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 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#105 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
31%
40-44%
44%
20-29%
30%
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
79%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,537 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,812 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,537
$18,279
Spending / Student
$21,812
$19,325

Best South Wasco County School District 1 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Wasco County Middle/high School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
South Wasco County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Deschutes Ave
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2665
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Wasco County School District 1?
South Wasco County School District 1 manages 2 public schools serving 218 students.
What is the rank of South Wasco County School District 1?
South Wasco County School District 1 is ranked #97 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 South Wasco County School District 1?
79% of South Wasco County School District 1 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Wasco County School District 1?
South Wasco County School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is South Wasco County School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,812 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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