Top Rankings
La Grande SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,017 students in La Grande SD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in La Grande SD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,017 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Grande SD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#55 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
81%
58%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,816 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,508 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,816
$18,279
Spending / Student
$14,508
$19,325
Best La Grande SD 1 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Island City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 W 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
La Grande Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1108 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
La Grande High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 K Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande SD 1 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,017 students.
What is the rank of La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande SD 1 School District is ranked #62 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Grande SD 1 School District?
81% of La Grande SD 1 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Grande SD 1 School District?
La Grande 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 La Grande SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,508 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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