Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Columbia Family School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Columbia Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
South Columbia Family School's student population of 66 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Columbia Family School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Columbia Family School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Columbia Family School's ranking?
South Columbia Family School is ranked #98 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend South Columbia Family School?
66 students attend South Columbia Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Columbia Family School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Columbia Family School?
South Columbia Family School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Columbia Family School offer ?
South Columbia Family School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Columbia Family School part of?
South Columbia Family School is part of Scappoose SD 1j School District.
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