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5.2 avg / 10

John Day Sd 3 School District

School District · Canyon City, Oregon

Students: 490
Teachers (FTE): 38

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,960

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#132 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,960

+$4,638 vs Oregon median

District size

490 students

Smaller than Oregon median

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 5.2/10, 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 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, John Day Sd 3 students show an average math proficiency of 28.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 28.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in John Day Sd 3 with test data.

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 5.2/10. 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 7.0/10.

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 28.0% 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 John Day Sd 3 compare to other districts in Oregon?

John Day Sd 3 has an average school rating of 5.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
28.0%
ELA Proficiency
50.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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