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Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 2,913 students in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,023 Schools
# Students
2,913 Students
367,466 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
21,056 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 67% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Graduation Rate
67%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
26%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
66%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,066 is higher than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 88% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,835 is higher than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,066
$18,349
Spending / Student
$24,835
$19,399
Best Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santiam Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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