John Day Sd 3 School District
School District · Canyon City, Oregon
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,960
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,960
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating John Day Sd 3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge John Day Sd 3 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Grant Union Junior/senior High School
John Day · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Humbolt Elementary School
Canyon City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#84 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,960
+$4,638 vs Oregon median
District size
490 students
Smaller than Oregon median
Top-Rated Schools in John Day Sd 3
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Union Junior/senior High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Humbolt Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About John Day Sd 3
John Day Sd 3 is a Canyon City, Oregon school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 490 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $20,960 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, John Day Sd 3 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grant Union Junior/senior High School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, John Day Sd 3 students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in John Day Sd 3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in John Day Sd 3 with test data.
Schools in John Day Sd 3
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Canyon City
- Total Enrollment
- 490
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in John Day Sd 3?
John Day Sd 3 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for John Day Sd 3?
The average composite rating for John Day Sd 3 is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in John Day Sd 3?
John Day Sd 3 spends $20,960 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in John Day Sd 3?
The average student-teacher ratio in John Day Sd 3 is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in John Day Sd 3?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School is the highest-rated school in John Day Sd 3 with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in John Day Sd 3?
Across schools in John Day Sd 3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does John Day Sd 3 compare to other districts in Oregon?
John Day Sd 3 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 3 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.7%
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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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