Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Greater Albany Public SD 8J is a city-based school district located in Linn County, Oregon, serving 8,771 students across 20 schools with 489 teachers. The district represents a moderate-sized Oregon system with a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 18:1.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency at 43.0% exceeds the state average of 40.7%, while math proficiency at 29.5% slightly outpaces the state average of 27.9%. However, the graduation rate of 82.8% falls below Oregon's 84.5% state average, with a dropout rate of 2.4%. Chronic absenteeism presents a notable challenge at 34.8%, suggesting potential attendance-related barriers to academic success.

The student population reflects significant diversity and economic challenges. Approximately 34.6% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 9.3% are identified as English learners and 16.0% receive special education services. Racial demographics indicate 64.2% White students, 25.5% Hispanic students, 1.0% Asian students, and 0.7% Black students.

A substantial financial gap exists between this district and state averages. Greater Albany's per-pupil spending of $7,810 is significantly lower than Oregon's average of $10,234—a difference of $2,424 per student or approximately 23.7% below state levels. This reduced funding context is relevant when interpreting the district's academic outcomes and resource capacity.