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13 schools in Silver Falls SD 4J

Oregon · 3,651 students · 4 cities

Of the 13 public K-12 schools run by Silver Falls SD 4J, combined student count is roughly 3,651, with 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Silver Falls SD 4J

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,651
+35 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Silver Falls SD 4J ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OregonIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
39.3%#17 of 89N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,651#39 of 119#2,657 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
13#23 of 119N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
20.9:1#107 of 119#8,518 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
50.8%#96 of 104#4,057 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
36.6%#80 of 93#4,263 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Silver Falls SD 4J

State test results across the district's 9 scored schools run from Victor Point Elementary School at 59.0% proficient to Central Howell Elementary School at 27.6%, a gap of 31.4 points. That is the 27th widest gap among 70 Oregon districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 13 district schools that reported both years went from 3,939 to 3,651 students (down 7%) and from 199 to 175 full-time teachers (down 12%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Silver Falls SD 4J

Silver Falls SD 4J is a compact public-school district in Oregon. The district oversees 13 schools and serves approximately 3,651 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Silver Falls SD 4J is made up of 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Silver Falls SD 4J is about 281, below the Oregon average of roughly 418.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Silver Falls SD 4J has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,616 students to 3,651.

On allk12, the community for Silver Falls SD 4J discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Silver Falls SD 4J run?
Silver Falls SD 4J has 13 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,651 students in Oregon.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Silver Falls SD 4J?
Silver Falls SD 4J includes 11 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Silver Falls SD 4J?
Silverton High School is the largest public school in Silver Falls SD 4J by enrollment, with approximately 1,262 students.
What grade levels does Silver Falls SD 4J serve?
Silver Falls SD 4J serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 13 schools.
What cities does Silver Falls SD 4J serve?
Silver Falls SD 4J operates schools in Silverton, Mt Angel, Scotts Mills, Salem across Oregon.
Are there charter schools in Silver Falls SD 4J?
2 of the 13 schools listed under Silver Falls SD 4J are charter schools.