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#302 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 25% in state

South Wasco County Middle/high School

High School · South Wasco County Sd 1 · Maupin, OR

A South Wasco County Sd 1 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

PO Box 347, Maupin, OR 97037

  • Math 13% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.4% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$27,027
Chronic Absenteeism41%

Students at South Wasco County Middle/high School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

74.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Wasco County Middle/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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat 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

$62,422

Median home value

$290,900

Median rent

$1,268/mo

College educated

34.4%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

South Wasco County Sd 1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$27,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Wasco County Middle/high School is listed in South Wasco County SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Wasco County Middle/high School

South Wasco County Middle/high School is a public high school in Maupin, OR, part of South Wasco County Sd 1, serving approximately 134 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Wasco County Middle/high School

What grades does South Wasco County Middle/high School serve?

South Wasco County Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend South Wasco County Middle/high School?

South Wasco County Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Wasco County Middle/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Wasco County Middle/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 South Wasco County Middle/high School rank in OR?

South Wasco County Middle/high School ranks #302 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is South Wasco County Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Wasco County Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 South Wasco County Middle/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Wasco County Middle/high School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Wasco County Middle/high School a charter school?

No, South Wasco County Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Wasco County Middle/high School a Title I school?

No, South Wasco County Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Wasco County Middle/high School?

74.6% of students at South Wasco County Middle/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
134
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 97037)
857
Area median age
54.9
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 97037; 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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