Top Rankings
Gervais School District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,274 students in Gervais School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Gervais School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,274 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gervais School District 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
56%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
39%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,326 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,782 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,326
$18,279
Spending / Student
$16,782
$19,325
Best Gervais School District 1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Douglas Ave # 9
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gr: K-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Rank: #33.
Gervais High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Douglas St
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Gervais Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Gervais Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gervais School District 1?
Gervais School District 1 manages 5 public schools serving 1,274 students.
What is the rank of Gervais School District 1?
Gervais School District 1 is ranked #140 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gervais School District 1?
56% of Gervais School District 1 students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gervais School District 1?
Gervais School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Gervais School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,782 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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