Vernonia School District 47J

Summary:

The Vernonia School District 47J in Oregon consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Vernonia Elementary School and Mist Elementary School), 1 middle school (Vernonia Middle School), and 1 high school (Vernonia High School). While the district faces significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average graduation rates, there are also some bright spots worth highlighting.

Among the standout schools in the district, Mist Elementary School stands out with an impressive statewide ranking of 19 out of 730 Oregon elementary schools in 2011-2012, earning it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Vernonia Middle School appears to be the strongest performer in the district, with the highest statewide ranking among the schools and the highest test scores in English Language Arts and Science. However, the district's overall performance is concerning, with most schools performing below the state average on standardized tests and facing high chronic absenteeism rates.

The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as the declining performance of Vernonia Elementary School, which has seen its statewide ranking drop significantly in recent years. Additionally, the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the district suggest that the schools may be serving a population with significant economic disadvantages, which could be contributing to the academic challenges. While the district faces significant hurdles, understanding the factors that contribute to the relative success of Vernonia Middle School could provide valuable insights for improving outcomes for all students in the Vernonia School District 47J.

District Detail

1201 Texas Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064-1447

(503) 429-5891

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 140 Oregon districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 554

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)							OSAS Mathematics (2025)						OSAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mist Elementary School	Public	K-5	69163 Hwy 47	Clatskanie	97016	Columbia County	Vernonia School District 47J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 755-2486	31	2	15.5	67.7%	28 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.7%)								(n/a)																	$19,021	$2,300	$16,720
Vernonia Elementary School	Public	K-5	1000 Missouri Ave	Vernonia	97064	Columbia County	Vernonia School District 47J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 429-1333	206	17	12.2	71.8%	161 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.3%)	21.4	574^th of 706 public elementary schools	18.7%		23.1	559^th of 710 public elementary schools	21.3%	15	27.8	30.0	28.2					22.2	13.3	12.5				29.3			$18,620	$2,666	$15,954
Vernonia High School	Public	9-12	1000 Missouri Ave	Vernonia	97064	Columbia County	Vernonia School District 47J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 429-1333	178	10	17.5	72.5%	149 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	22.4	222^nd of 270 public high schools	17.8%		21.2	220^th of 268 public high schools	17.9%	2							23.3									24.3	$27,416	$1,986	$25,430
Vernonia Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Missouri Ave	Vernonia	97064	Columbia County	Vernonia School District 47J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 429-1333	139	9	15.4	69.8%	118 (84.9%)	1 (0.7%)	10 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)	35.6	227^th of 368 public middle schools	38.3%		35	234^th of 371 public middle schools	36.9%	7				22.7	35.7	45.5					28.6	14.6	23.5		31.4		$15,991	$1,094	$14,897

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clatskanie School District 6J	7.17 mi	2	95^th
Jewell School District 8	12.82 mi	1
Rainier School District 13	14.1 mi	2	96^th
St Helens School District 502	19.83 mi	8	104^th
Knappa School District 4	21.05 mi	2	102^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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