6.7avg / 10

Gaston Sd 511j School District

School District · Gaston, Oregon

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 486

Teachers (FTE): 32

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

486

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

486

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#47 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,641

+$1,319 vs Oregon median

District size

486 students

Smaller than Oregon median

Top-Rated Schools in Gaston Sd 511j

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Gaston Elementary School	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	228
2	Gaston Jr/sr High School	6.0 / 10	High	—	254

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Gaston Sd 511j

Gaston Sd 511j is a Gaston, Oregon school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 486 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $17,641 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Gaston Sd 511j demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gaston Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Gaston Sd 511j students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Gaston Sd 511j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency59.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Gaston Sd 511j with test data.

Schools in Gaston Sd 511j

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Gaston Elementary School

2287.4

High Schools1

Gaston Jr/sr High School

2546.0

District Details

State: Oregon
City: Gaston
Total Enrollment: 486
Teachers (FTE): 32
District spending per student: $17,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gaston Sd 511j?

Gaston Sd 511j has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Gaston Sd 511j?

The average composite rating for Gaston Sd 511j is 6.7/10. 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 Gaston Sd 511j?

Gaston Sd 511j's district-level spending was $17,641 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 Gaston Sd 511j?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gaston Sd 511j is 15.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gaston Sd 511j?

Gaston Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gaston Sd 511j with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Gaston Sd 511j?

Across schools in Gaston Sd 511j with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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: 6.7/10
Math Proficiency: 41.3%
ELA Proficiency: 59.0%

Resources

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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.