Salem-Keizer SD 24J is a mid-sized urban district in Marion County, Oregon, serving 37,970 students across 65 schools with 2,111 teachers. The district's enrollment reflects significant demographic diversity, with 47.7% Hispanic students, 37.8% White students, and substantial populations of English learners (23.2%) and students with disabilities (18.7%). Economically disadvantaged students comprise 42.1% of enrollment.
Academic performance indicators show results below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 20.9% compared to the state average of 27.9%, while reading proficiency reaches 32.2% against a state average of 40.7%. The graduation rate of 79.7% falls 4.8 percentage points below Oregon's 84.5% average. Chronic absenteeism at 43.1% represents a significant challenge, though the dropout rate of 4.2% indicates reasonable course completion among enrolled students.
Per-pupil spending at $10,489 slightly exceeds the state average of $10,234, suggesting comparable resource allocation despite below-average academic metrics. The district's higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students and English learners may contribute to the academic performance gap relative to state benchmarks. The elevated chronic absenteeism rate warrants attention as a potential factor affecting student achievement and graduation outcomes.
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Total Students
37,970
Schools
65
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,489
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
20.9%
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