For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 562 students in Vernonia SD 47j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Vernonia SD 47j School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
562 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Vernonia SD 47j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 158 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
25%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,442 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
461 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
82%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
39
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,532 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,190 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,532
$18,279
Spending / Student
$19,190
$19,325
Best Vernonia SD 47j School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernonia High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Mist Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Vernonia Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Vernonia Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District manages 4 public schools serving 562 students.
What is the rank of Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District is ranked #128 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (bottom 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 Vernonia SD 47j School District?
82% of Vernonia SD 47j School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Vernonia SD 47j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,190 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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