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5.4 avg / 10

St Helens Sd 502 School District

School District · St Helens, Oregon

Students: 2,808
Teachers (FTE): 149

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,419

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.8:1

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#122 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,419

$903 vs Oregon median

District size

2,808 students

Larger than Oregon median

About St Helens Sd 502

St Helens Sd 502 is a St Helens, Oregon school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,808 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. The district invests $15,419 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, St Helens Sd 502 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia City School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, St Helens Sd 502 students show an average math proficiency of 21.9% and ELA proficiency of 41.2%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in St Helens Sd 502, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 21.9%
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State
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ELA Proficiency 41.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in St Helens Sd 502 with test data.

District Details

State
Oregon
City
St Helens
Total Enrollment
2,808
Teachers (FTE)
149
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St Helens Sd 502?

St Helens Sd 502 has 8 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 St Helens Sd 502?

The average composite rating for St Helens Sd 502 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in St Helens Sd 502?

St Helens Sd 502 spends $15,419 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in St Helens Sd 502?

The average student-teacher ratio in St Helens Sd 502 is 18.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in St Helens Sd 502?

Columbia City School is the highest-rated school in St Helens Sd 502 with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in St Helens Sd 502?

Across schools in St Helens Sd 502 with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does St Helens Sd 502 compare to other districts in Oregon?

St Helens Sd 502 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 8 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
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
21.9%
ELA Proficiency
41.2%

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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