North Lake School is a public school in Silver Lake, Oregon, United States that serves kindergarten through twelfth grade. It is the only school in the North Lake School District, which serves Silver Lake, Christmas Valley, and Fort Rock. The current school building opened in 1991.
Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Lake 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
North Lake School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Lake School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lake School is 0.34, 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
#808 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cowboy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lake School's ranking?
North Lake School is ranked #808 out of 1,174 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lake School?
The graduation rate of North Lake School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Lake School?
221 students attend North Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Lake School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Lake School?
North Lake School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Lake School offer ?
North Lake School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Lake School part of?
North Lake School is part of North Lake SD 14 School District.
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