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#887 of 1,226 schools in OR
Madras High School
High School · Jefferson County Sd 509j · Madras, OR
A Jefferson County Sd 509j high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
390 SE 10th St, Madras, OR 97741
- Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Madras High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Madras High 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,848/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madras), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,696
Median home value
$308,900
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County Sd 509j
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madras High School is listed in Jefferson County SD 509J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madras High School
Madras High School is a public high school in Madras, OR, part of Jefferson County Sd 509j, serving approximately 765 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madras High School
What grades does Madras High School serve?
Madras High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Madras High School?
Madras High School has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madras High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madras High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madras High School rank in OR?
Madras High School ranks #887 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Madras High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madras High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Madras High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madras High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madras High School a charter school?
No, Madras High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madras High School a Title I school?
No, Madras High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madras High School?
93.3% of students at Madras High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (541) 475-7265
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97741)
- 13,750
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 97741; 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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