For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,534 students in Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,534 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District, 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
60%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
37%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,580 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,370 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,580
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,370
$19,325
Best Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcloughlin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 S Main St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Gr: 4-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District?
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,534 students.
What is the rank of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District?
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District is ranked #164 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District?
60% of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District?
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,370 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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