Below Average
#1090 of 1,226 schools in OR
Santiam Junior/senior High School
High School · Santiam Canyon Sd 129j · Mill City, OR
A Santiam Canyon Sd 129j high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 199, Mill City, OR 97360
- Math 13% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Santiam Junior/senior High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santiam Junior/senior 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average592/100K
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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
$68,912
Median home value
$281,100
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $4,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santiam Junior/senior High School is listed in Santiam Canyon SD 129J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santiam Junior/senior High School
Santiam Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Mill City, OR, part of Santiam Canyon Sd 129j, serving approximately 312 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santiam Junior/senior High School
What grades does Santiam Junior/senior High School serve?
Santiam Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Santiam Junior/senior High School?
Santiam Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santiam Junior/senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santiam Junior/senior High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santiam Junior/senior High School rank in OR?
Santiam Junior/senior High School ranks #1,090 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Santiam Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santiam Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Santiam Junior/senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santiam Junior/senior High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Santiam Junior/senior High School a charter school?
No, Santiam Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santiam Junior/senior High School a Title I school?
No, Santiam Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santiam Junior/senior High School?
68.3% of students at Santiam Junior/senior 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (503) 897-2311
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 97360)
- 2,362
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 97360; 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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