Santiam Canyon Sd 129j School District
School District · Mill City, Oregon
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,458
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,458
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Evaluating Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Santiam Canyon Sd 129j 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.
Oregon Charter Academy
Mill City · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
Mill City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santiam Elementary School
Mill City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#145 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$4,458
$11,864 vs Oregon median
District size
2,677 students
Larger than Oregon median
The short answer
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j ranks #145 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Santiam Canyon Sd 129j's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oregon Charter Academy (5.4/10), Santiam Junior/senior High School (4.1/10), and Santiam Elementary School (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon Charter Academy | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Santiam Junior/senior High School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Santiam Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santiam Canyon Sd 129j
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j is a Mill City, Oregon school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 2,677 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. The district invests $4,458 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Santiam Canyon Sd 129j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oregon Charter Academy, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Santiam Canyon Sd 129j students show an average math proficiency of 34.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j with test data.
Schools in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Mill City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,677
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
The average composite rating for Santiam Canyon Sd 129j is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j spends $4,458 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
Oregon Charter Academy is the highest-rated school in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
Across schools in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santiam Canyon Sd 129j compare to other districts in Oregon?
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j has an average school rating of 4.3/10 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 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
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.5%
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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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