Top Rankings
Newberg SD 29j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,046 students in Newberg SD 29j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Newberg SD 29j School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
4,046 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newberg SD 29j School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
68%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,312 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,801 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,312
$18,279
Spending / Student
$16,801
$19,325
Best Newberg SD 29j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ewing Young Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17600 Ne North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Antonia Crater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Sw 5th
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Mabel Rush Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Deborah Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Newberg Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Douglas Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,221 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 Emery Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Joan Austin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 N Center St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 E 8th
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
2400 E Douglas Ave
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4000
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newberg SD 29j School District?
Newberg SD 29j School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,046 students.
What is the rank of Newberg SD 29j School District?
Newberg SD 29j School District is ranked #28 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newberg SD 29j School District?
68% of Newberg SD 29j School District students are White, 24% 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 Newberg SD 29j School District?
Newberg SD 29j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Newberg SD 29j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,801 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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