Ontario SD 8c School District

195 Sw 3rd Ave
Ontario, OR 97914-2723
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ontario SD 8c 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 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,170 students in Ontario SD 8c School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Ontario SD 8c School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
2,170 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ontario SD 8c 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.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#133 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
31%
39%
44%
22%
30%
87%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
67%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
29%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,151 is higher than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,874 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,151
$18,349
Spending / Student
$18,874
$19,399

Best Ontario SD 8c School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ontario High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1115 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5309
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Alameda Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 Alameda Dr
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5497
Gr: 4-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1297 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5584
Gr: 2-3 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Ontario Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
573 Sw 2nd Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5377
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
May Roberts Primary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
590 Nw 8th St
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5379
Gr: K-1 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ontario SD 8c School District?
Ontario SD 8c School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,170 students.
What is the rank of Ontario SD 8c School District?
Ontario SD 8c School District is ranked #131 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 Ontario SD 8c School District?
67% of Ontario SD 8c School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ontario SD 8c School District?
Ontario SD 8c School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Ontario SD 8c School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,874 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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