Top Rankings
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,197 students in Phoenix-Talent SD 4 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 Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,197 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
40%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
51%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,815 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,051 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,815
$18,279
Spending / Student
$26,051
$19,325
Best Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix-talent Rising Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Armadillo Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 W 1st St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3287
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3287
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Talent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 W Wagner Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1531
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1531
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-1526
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-1526
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Laloma Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-1766
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-1766
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Talent Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Christian Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1552
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1552
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,197 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District is ranked #154 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
51% of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,051 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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