Greater Albany Public Sd 8j School District
School District · Albany, Oregon
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,946
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,946
Evaluating Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Greater Albany Public Sd 8j as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Albany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Albany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Albany Middle School
Albany · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#112 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,094
$1,228 vs Oregon median
District size
8,946 students
Much larger than Oregon median
The short answer
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j ranks #112 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Greater Albany Public Sd 8j's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Grove Elementary School (8.8/10), Meadow Ridge Elementary (7.5/10), and North Albany Middle School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Greater Albany Public Sd 8j schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Grove Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Meadow Ridge Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | North Albany Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Liberty Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | North Albany Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Timber Ridge School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | West Albany High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Central Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Oak Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Periwinkle Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j is a Albany, Oregon school district serving 20 schools.The district educates 8,946 students. District-level spending was $15,094 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Grove Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j with test data.
Schools in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
20 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 8,946
- District spending per student
- $15,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j has 20 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
The average composite rating for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j is 5.5/10. 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j's district-level spending was $15,094 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Student-teacher ratio data for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j is not currently available.
What is the top-rated school in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Oak Grove Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Across schools in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Greater Albany Public Sd 8j compare to other districts in Oregon?
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 20 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
How we rate schools
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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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