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South Lane SD 45j3 School District

455 Adams
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,657 students in South Lane SD 45j3 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 South Lane SD 45j3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
9 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,657 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Lane SD 45j3 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 74% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#96 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
31%
41%
44%
28%
30%
74%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.60
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
79%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,072 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,824 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,072
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,824
$19,325

Best South Lane SD 45j3 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Character Education
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
195 N 6th Street, Bldg. C
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Childs Way Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
37895 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1821
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Taylor Ave
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3389
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
London School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
73288 London Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0183
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Dorena School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37141 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1506
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Cottage Grove High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 S River Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Bohemia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
721 S R St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3313
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1565 S 4th St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3316
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Al Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,657 students.
What is the rank of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District is ranked #105 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 South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
79% of South Lane SD 45j3 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is South Lane SD 45j3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,824 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,657 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 74% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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