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7.8 avg / 10

Newberg Sd 29j School District

School District · Newberg, Oregon

Students: 4,051
Teachers (FTE): 265

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,480

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.3:1

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#11 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,480

+$158 vs Oregon median

District size

4,051 students

Much larger than Oregon median

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 7.8/10, Newberg Sd 29j is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Joan Austin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Newberg Sd 29j students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 41.5%
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ELA Proficiency 52.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Newberg Sd 29j with test data.

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 7.8/10. 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?

Joan Austin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Newberg Sd 29j with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Newberg Sd 29j?

Across schools in Newberg Sd 29j with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. 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 7.8/10 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 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
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
41.5%
ELA Proficiency
52.6%

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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