Serving 86 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dorena School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorena School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dorena School's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Dorena School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorena School is 0.20, 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
#657 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorena School's ranking?
Dorena School is ranked #657 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Dorena School?
86 students attend Dorena School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dorena School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorena School?
Dorena School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorena School offer ?
Dorena School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorena School part of?
Dorena School is part of South Lane SD 45j3 School District.
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