Top Rankings
North Marion SD 15 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 4 public schools serving 1,604 students in North Marion SD 15 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 North Marion SD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
1,604 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Marion SD 15 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.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
55%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
38%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,999 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,042 is higher than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,999
$18,349
Spending / Student
$27,042
$19,399
Best North Marion SD 15 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Marion Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20237 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7114
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7114
Gr: 3-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
North Marion High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20167 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
North Marion Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20246 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7118
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7118
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
20257 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Gr: PK-2 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Marion SD 15 School District?
North Marion SD 15 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,604 students.
What is the rank of North Marion SD 15 School District?
North Marion SD 15 School District is ranked #165 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 North Marion SD 15 School District?
55% of North Marion SD 15 School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Marion SD 15 School District?
North Marion SD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is North Marion SD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,042 is higher than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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