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Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 924 students in Yamhill Carlton SD 1 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 Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
1,292 Schools
# Students
924 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yamhill Carlton SD 1 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.7%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,747 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,779 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,747
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,779
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yamhill Carlton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 N Maple St
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 S Third St
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Gr: K-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Gr: 4-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District?
Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 924 students.
What is the rank of Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District?
Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District is ranked #105 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District?
81% of Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District?
Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,779 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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