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#1138 of 1,226 schools in OR
Dorena School
Elementary School · South Lane Sd 45j3 · Dorena, OR
A South Lane Sd 45j3 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37141 Row River Rd, Dorena, OR 97434
- Math 20% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorena School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Dorena School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average340/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,956
Median home value
$285,900
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
35.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Way Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Academy for Character EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 298 | Compare → |
| Bohemia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | Not available | 410 | Compare → |
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | Not available | 454 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Lane Sd 45j3
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorena School is listed in South Lane SD 45J3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorena School
Dorena School is a public elementary school in Dorena, OR, part of South Lane Sd 45j3, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,138 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorena School
What grades does Dorena School serve?
Dorena School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dorena School?
Dorena School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorena School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorena School is 28.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorena School rank in OR?
Dorena School ranks #1,138 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Dorena School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dorena School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorena School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dorena School a charter school?
No, Dorena School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorena School a Title I school?
No, Dorena School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorena School?
76.7% of students at Dorena School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (541) 946-1506
- Area population (ZIP 97434)
- 799
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97434; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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