Eugene SD 4J is a mid-sized urban school district serving 15,880 students across 37 schools in Lane County, Oregon. The district demonstrates above-average academic proficiency in core subjects, with 37.0% of students meeting math standards compared to the state average of 27.9%, and 49.2% meeting reading standards versus 40.7% statewide. However, the district's graduation rate of 78.2% falls below Oregon's state average of 84.5%, and chronic absenteeism at 33.0% represents a notable operational challenge.
The district serves a student population with significant needs. Approximately 28.5% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, and 14.7% receive special education services. English learners comprise 4.6% of enrollment. Racially, the district is 65.4% White, 17.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, and 1.6% Black.
Financially, Eugene SD 4J's per-pupil spending of $10,647 slightly exceeds the state average of $10,234. The 3.6% dropout rate indicates relatively strong student retention compared to many districts. The gap between strong proficiency rates and the below-average graduation rate suggests potential issues with credit accumulation, course completion, or other factors affecting diploma attainment despite demonstrated academic knowledge. The elevated chronic absenteeism rate warrants attention as a potential contributing factor to graduation outcomes.
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Total Students
15,880
Schools
37
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,647
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
37.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Performance Levels: Level 1 = Does Not Yet Meet, Level 2 = Nearly Meets, Level 3 = Meets, Level 4 = Exceeds grade-level standards. Proficiency = Level 3 + Level 4.
Source: Oregon Department of Education (oregon.gov/ode), 2024-25 School Year