For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 927 students in Marcola SD 79j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Marcola SD 79j School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
3 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
927 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marcola SD 79j 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Graduation Rate
70%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
79%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,180 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,055 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,180
$18,349
Spending / Student
$11,055
$19,399
Best Marcola SD 79j School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcola Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38300 Wendling Rd
Marcola, OR 97454
(541) 933-2411
Marcola, OR 97454
(541) 933-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mohawk High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38300 Wendling Rd
Marcola, OR 97454
(541) 933-2512
Marcola, OR 97454
(541) 933-2512
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marcola SD 79j School District?
Marcola SD 79j School District manages 2 public schools serving 927 students.
What is the rank of Marcola SD 79j School District?
Marcola SD 79j School District is ranked #119 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 Marcola SD 79j School District?
79% of Marcola SD 79j School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Marcola SD 79j School District?
Marcola SD 79j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Marcola SD 79j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,055 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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