Very Good
#264 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 22% in state
Dufur School
School · Dufur Sd 29 · Dufur, OR
A school in Dufur, OR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
802 NE 5th St, Dufur, OR 97021
- Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dufur School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dufur 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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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
$77,301
Median home value
$393,000
Median rent
$1,286/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dufur Sd 29
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,851NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dufur School is listed in Dufur SD 29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dufur School
Dufur School is a public school in Dufur, OR, part of Dufur Sd 29, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dufur School
What grades does Dufur School serve?
Dufur School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Dufur School?
Dufur School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dufur School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dufur School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dufur School rank in OR?
Dufur School ranks #264 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Dufur School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dufur School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Dufur School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dufur School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dufur School a charter school?
No, Dufur School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dufur School a Title I school?
No, Dufur School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dufur School?
53.1% of students at Dufur 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (541) 467-2509
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 97021)
- 1,457
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 97021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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