For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 595 students in Colton SD 53 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Colton SD 53 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
595 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colton SD 53 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 79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Graduation Rate
79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
85%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,109 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 $13,252 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,109
$18,349
Spending / Student
$13,252
$19,399
Best Colton SD 53 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21580 S Schieffer Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Colton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30439 S Grays Hill Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Colton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2311
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District manages 4 public schools serving 595 students.
What is the rank of Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District is ranked #108 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 Colton SD 53 School District?
85% 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, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colton SD 53 School District?
Colton SD 53 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to 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 $13,252 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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