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6.4avg / 10

Coos Bay Sd 9 School District

School District · Coos Bay, Oregon

Students: 3,009
Teachers (FTE): 164

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

3,009

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.3:1

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#56 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,087

$235 vs Oregon median

District size

3,009 students

Much larger than Oregon median

The short answer

Coos Bay Sd 9 ranks #56 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Coos Bay Sd 9's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lighthouse Charter School (9.0/10), Resource Link Charter School (7.8/10), and Marshfield Junior High (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Coos Bay Sd 9

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Lighthouse Charter School9.0 / 10
2Resource Link Charter School7.8 / 10
3Marshfield Junior High7.0 / 10
4Destinations Academy6.7 / 10
5Millicoma School6.4 / 10
6Eastside School6.4 / 10
7Marshfield Senior High School5.7 / 10
8Madison Elementary School4.4 / 10
9Sunset School4.2 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Coos Bay Sd 9

Coos Bay Sd 9 is a Coos Bay, Oregon school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,009 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. District-level spending was $16,087 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Coos Bay Sd 9 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lighthouse Charter School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Coos Bay Sd 9 students show an average math proficiency of 35.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Coos Bay Sd 9, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency35.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency50.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Coos Bay Sd 9 with test data.

District Details

State
Oregon
City
Coos Bay
Total Enrollment
3,009
Teachers (FTE)
164
District spending per student
$16,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Coos Bay Sd 9?

Coos Bay Sd 9 has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Coos Bay Sd 9?

The average composite rating for Coos Bay Sd 9 is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Coos Bay Sd 9?

Coos Bay Sd 9's district-level spending was $16,087 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Coos Bay Sd 9?

The average student-teacher ratio in Coos Bay Sd 9 is 18.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Coos Bay Sd 9?

Lighthouse Charter School is the highest-rated school in Coos Bay Sd 9 with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Coos Bay Sd 9?

Across schools in Coos Bay Sd 9 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Coos Bay Sd 9 compare to other districts in Oregon?

Coos Bay Sd 9 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 9 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
35.2%
ELA Proficiency
50.4%

How we rate schools

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See how we rate

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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