Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Faulconer-chapman 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 14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faulconer-chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Faulconer-chapman School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Faulconer-chapman 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 Faulconer-chapman School is 0.51, 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
#1080 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
68%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
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 Faulconer-chapman School's ranking?
Faulconer-chapman School is ranked #1080 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Faulconer-chapman School?
484 students attend Faulconer-chapman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Faulconer-chapman School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faulconer-chapman School?
Faulconer-chapman School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Faulconer-chapman School offer ?
Faulconer-chapman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faulconer-chapman School part of?
Faulconer-chapman School is part of Sheridan SD 48j School District.
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