Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District

1020 South Mill St
Milton-freewater, OR 97862-1112
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,547 students in Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 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 Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
4 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
1,547 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#162 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
31%
32%
44%
27%
30%
82%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
61%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
36%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,449 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,240 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,449
$18,349
Spending / Student
$15,240
$19,399

Best Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcloughlin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 S Main St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Gr: 4-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District?
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,547 students.
What is the rank of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District?
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District is ranked #164 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District?
61% of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District?
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,240 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,547 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 82% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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