Newberg Sd 29j School District
School District · Newberg, Oregon
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,480
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,480
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Newberg Sd 29j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newberg Sd 29j 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.
Ewing Young Elementary School
Newberg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dundee Elementary School
Dundee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joan Austin Elementary School
Newberg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#28 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,480
+$158 vs Oregon median
District size
4,051 students
Much larger than Oregon median
The short answer
Newberg Sd 29j ranks #28 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Newberg Sd 29j's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ewing Young Elementary School (9.2/10), Dundee Elementary School (8.0/10), and Joan Austin Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Newberg Sd 29j schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Newberg Sd 29j
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewing Young Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Dundee Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Joan Austin Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Antonia Crater Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Mabel Rush Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Chehalem Valley Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Mountain View Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Newberg Senior High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Edwards Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newberg Sd 29j
Newberg Sd 29j is a Newberg, Oregon school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,051 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $16,480 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Newberg Sd 29j is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ewing Young Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Newberg Sd 29j students show an average math proficiency of 54.4% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Newberg Sd 29j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newberg Sd 29j with test data.
Schools in Newberg Sd 29j
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Newberg
- Total Enrollment
- 4,051
- Teachers (FTE)
- 265
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newberg Sd 29j?
Newberg Sd 29j has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newberg Sd 29j?
The average composite rating for Newberg Sd 29j is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Newberg Sd 29j?
Newberg Sd 29j spends $16,480 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newberg Sd 29j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newberg Sd 29j is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newberg Sd 29j?
Ewing Young Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Newberg Sd 29j with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Newberg Sd 29j?
Across schools in Newberg Sd 29j with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newberg Sd 29j compare to other districts in Oregon?
Newberg Sd 29j has an average school rating of 7.1/10 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.0%
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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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