Central SD 13j School District

750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351-1899
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Central SD 13j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,050 students in Central SD 13j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Central SD 13j School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
3,050 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Central SD 13j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#158 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
31%
34%
44%
21%
30%
76%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
48%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
44%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,057 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,583
$18,349
Spending / Student
$14,057
$19,399

Best Central SD 13j School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monmouth Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
958 E Church St
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-1433
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Monmouth St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1360 N 16th St
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 606-9016
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Talmadge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 S 4th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central SD 13j School District?
Central SD 13j School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,050 students.
What is the rank of Central SD 13j School District?
Central SD 13j School District is ranked #154 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central SD 13j School District?
48% of Central SD 13j School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central SD 13j School District?
Central SD 13j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Central SD 13j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,057 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,050 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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