South Lane Sd 45j3 School District
School District · Cottage Grove, Oregon
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,603
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,603
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Evaluating South Lane Sd 45j3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Lane Sd 45j3 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.
Childs Way Charter School
Dorena · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Academy for Character Education
Cottage Grove · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cottage Grove High School
Cottage Grove · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#136 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,603
$719 vs Oregon median
District size
2,680 students
Larger than Oregon median
The short answer
South Lane Sd 45j3 ranks #136 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. South Lane Sd 45j3's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Childs Way Charter School (7.7/10), Academy for Character Education (6.4/10), and Cottage Grove High School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in South Lane Sd 45j3
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 | Childs Way Charter School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Academy for Character Education | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Cottage Grove High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | London School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Harrison Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Al Kennedy High School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Bohemia Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Dorena School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Lane Sd 45j3
South Lane Sd 45j3 is a Cottage Grove, Oregon school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. The district invests $15,603 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, South Lane Sd 45j3 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Childs Way Charter School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, South Lane Sd 45j3 students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 58.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South Lane Sd 45j3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Lane Sd 45j3 with test data.
Schools in South Lane Sd 45j3
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Cottage Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 2,680
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Lane Sd 45j3?
South Lane Sd 45j3 has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Lane Sd 45j3?
The average composite rating for South Lane Sd 45j3 is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Lane Sd 45j3?
South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $15,603 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Lane Sd 45j3?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Lane Sd 45j3 is 17.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Lane Sd 45j3?
Childs Way Charter School is the highest-rated school in South Lane Sd 45j3 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in South Lane Sd 45j3?
Across schools in South Lane Sd 45j3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Lane Sd 45j3 compare to other districts in Oregon?
South Lane Sd 45j3 has an average school rating of 4.9/10 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.3%
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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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