For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 604 students in Colton SD 53 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
51爆料s in Colton SD 53 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
604 Students
543,728 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
29,592 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Colton SD 53 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
26%
# Black Students
2 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
519 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
86%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
33
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,884 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,055 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,884
$18,211
Spending / Student
$13,055
$19,253
Best Colton SD 53 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21580 S Schieffer Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Colton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30439 S Grays Hill Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Colton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2311
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District manages 4 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District is ranked #122 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton SD 53 School District?
86% of Colton SD 53 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Colton SD 53 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,055 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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