Fern Ridge School District 28J

The Fern Ridge School District 28J in Oregon consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a public charter virtual school). The district as a whole is ranked 26 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Elmira High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 25th out of 268 Oregon high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in 11th grade proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.5. Veneta Elementary School also performs well, outperforming the district and state averages in 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade Mathematics.

The district-wide free/reduced lunch rates are relatively high, ranging from 28.33% to 41.92%, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students across the schools. The spending per student varies quite a bit, with the charter school (West Lane Charter School) spending significantly less per student than the traditional public schools. The student-teacher ratios are generally within a reasonable range, with the charter school having the lowest ratio.