Colton Sd 53 School District
School District · Colton, Oregon
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,974
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,974
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Evaluating Colton Sd 53?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Colton Sd 53 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Colton High School
Colton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colton Middle School
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Colton Elementary School
Colton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#144 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,974
+$652 vs Oregon median
District size
606 students
Smaller than Oregon median
The short answer
Colton Sd 53 ranks #144 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Colton Sd 53's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Colton High School (5.6/10), Colton Middle School (4.6/10), and Colton Elementary School (3.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Colton Sd 53
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colton High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Colton Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Colton Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Colton Sd 53
Colton Sd 53 is a Colton, Oregon school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 606 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. The district invests $16,974 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Colton Sd 53 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Colton High School, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Colton Sd 53 students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Colton Sd 53, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colton Sd 53 with test data.
Schools in Colton Sd 53
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Colton
- Total Enrollment
- 606
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colton Sd 53?
Colton Sd 53 has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Colton Sd 53?
The average composite rating for Colton Sd 53 is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Colton Sd 53?
Colton Sd 53 spends $16,974 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colton Sd 53?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colton Sd 53 is 19.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colton Sd 53?
Colton High School is the highest-rated school in Colton Sd 53 with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Colton Sd 53?
Across schools in Colton Sd 53 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Colton Sd 53 compare to other districts in Oregon?
Colton Sd 53 has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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