Pendleton SD 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,890 students in Pendleton SD 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Pendleton SD 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Pendleton SD 16 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
335 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
425 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
26%
# Black Students
24 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,812 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
256 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
228
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
231
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,951 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,890 students.
What is the rank of Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District is ranked #101 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton SD 16 School District?
63% of Pendleton SD 16 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pendleton SD 16 School District?
Pendleton SD 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Pendleton SD 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,951 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,890 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50% in OR)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
