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Pendleton SD 16 School District

107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801-1521
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ 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).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,890 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pendleton SD 16 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 75% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#93 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
26%
31%
41%
44%
23%
30%
75%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
% American Indian
11%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
63%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,557 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 $13,951 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,557
$18,279
Spending / Student
$13,951
$19,325

Best Pendleton SD 16 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mckay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Se Byers Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3235 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
455 Sw 13th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3300
Gr: PK-K | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

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 #98 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: 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 $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,890 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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