Philomath Sd 17j School District
School District · Philomath, Oregon
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Philomath Sd 17j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Philomath Sd 17j 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.
Philomath Elementary School
Philomath · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blodgett Elementary School
Blodgett · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Philomath High School
Philomath · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#43 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,591
$1,731 vs Oregon median
District size
1,669 students
Typical than Oregon median
The short answer
Philomath Sd 17j ranks #43 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Philomath Sd 17j's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Philomath Elementary School (8.8/10), Blodgett Elementary School (8.0/10), and Philomath High School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Philomath Sd 17j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philomath Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Blodgett Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Philomath High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Philomath Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Kings Valley Charter School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Philomath Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.7/10, Philomath Sd 17j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Philomath Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Philomath Sd 17j students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 66.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Philomath Sd 17j with test data.
Schools in Philomath Sd 17j
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
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 6.7/10. 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 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Philomath Sd 17j?
Across schools in Philomath Sd 17j with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.3%. 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 6.7/10 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 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.3%
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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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