Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Columbia Family School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Columbia Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
South Columbia Family School's student population of 68 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
South Columbia Family School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Columbia Family School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1196 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Columbia Family School's ranking?
South Columbia Family School is ranked #27 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend South Columbia Family School?
68 students attend South Columbia Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Columbia Family School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Columbia Family School?
South Columbia Family School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Columbia Family School offer ?
South Columbia Family School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Columbia Family School part of?
South Columbia Family School is part of Scappoose SD 1j School District.
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