Jewell School is a public school in Jewell, Oregon, United States. It is the only school in the Jewell School District. The school has a Seaside mailing address because Jewell no longer has a post office. For the 2008–2009 school year, Jewell School received $3.1 million in timber dollars.
Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jewell 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jewell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jewell School's student population of 116 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Jewell 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 Jewell School is 0.35, 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
#653 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bluejay
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jewell School's ranking?
Jewell School is ranked #653 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jewell School?
The graduation rate of Jewell School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jewell School?
116 students attend Jewell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jewell School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jewell School?
Jewell School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jewell School offer ?
Jewell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jewell School part of?
Jewell School is part of Jewell SD 8 School District.
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