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5.9 avg / 10

Philomath Sd 17j School District

School District · Philomath, Oregon

Students: 1,669
Teachers (FTE): 101
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,591

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.5:1

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#98 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,591

$1,731 vs Oregon median

District size

1,669 students

Typical than Oregon median

About Philomath Sd 17j

Philomath Sd 17j is a Philomath, Oregon school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,669 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $14,591 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Philomath Sd 17j demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Philomath Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Philomath Sd 17j students show an average math proficiency of 40.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Philomath Sd 17j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.9%
School
State
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Average proficiency across all schools in Philomath Sd 17j with test data.

District Details

State
Oregon
City
Philomath
Total Enrollment
1,669
Teachers (FTE)
101
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Philomath Sd 17j?

Philomath Sd 17j has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Philomath Sd 17j?

The average composite rating for Philomath Sd 17j 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 Philomath Sd 17j?

Philomath Sd 17j spends $14,591 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Philomath Sd 17j?

The average student-teacher ratio in Philomath Sd 17j is 16.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Philomath Sd 17j?

Philomath Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Philomath Sd 17j with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Philomath Sd 17j?

Across schools in Philomath Sd 17j with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Philomath Sd 17j compare to other districts in Oregon?

Philomath Sd 17j has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 7 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
40.3%
ELA Proficiency
56.9%

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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