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North Powder SD 8j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 256 students in North Powder SD 8j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in North Powder SD 8j School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1 School
1,302 Schools
# Students
256 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Powder SD 8j 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
85%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,121 is higher 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 $19,809 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,121
$18,279
Spending / Student
$19,809
$19,325
Best North Powder SD 8j School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Powder Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 G St
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
Gr: K-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Powder SD 8j School District?
North Powder SD 8j School District manages 1 public schools serving 256 students.
What is the rank of North Powder SD 8j School District?
North Powder SD 8j School District is ranked #61 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Powder SD 8j School District?
85% of North Powder SD 8j School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Powder SD 8j School District?
North Powder SD 8j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is North Powder SD 8j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,809 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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