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Fossil School District 21J

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Fossil School District 21J is located close to the center of Oregon. Fossil School District 21J has 624.70 square miles of land area and 0.45 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Fossil School District 21J population is 834. Fossil School District 21J median household income is $46,944 in 2010-2014. Fossil School District 21J median house value is $112,900 in 2010-2014. On average, Fossil School District 21J is much better than the state average in quality.

Ranking:	High School: (49 out of 176, top 28%) Elementary/Middle School: (72 out of 177, top 41%)* Rank: #8
Type:	Charter Agency
Grade:	Kindergarten to Grade 12
Number of Schools:	1
Population	834 (2010-2014), rank #164
Population Growth	34.95% since 2005-2009, see rank
Population Density:	1.33/sq mi, rank #168
Median Household Income:	$46,944 at 2010-2014—31.98% increase since 2005-2009, rank #83
Median House Price:	$112,900 at 2010-2014—26.29% increase since 2005-2009, rank #187
Time Zone:	Pacific GMT -8:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer
Land Area:	624.70 sq mi, rank #50
Water Area:	0.45 sq mi (0.07%), rank #123
State:	Oregon
County:	Wheeler County, Wasco County
City:	Mitchell, Fossil, Antelope
Zip:	97750, 97830, 97001
Area:	The Dalles, OR

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Fossil School District 21J Map, Border, and Nearby Locations

404 Main St

Fossil OR, 97830, Wheeler County

Phone: 541-763-4384

Students and Teachers

	2013-2014	2012-2013	2011-2012	2010-2011	2009-2010	2008-2009	2007-2008
Total Students:	224	217	155	110	128	76	82
English Language Learner Students:	0	0	0	0	0	NA	0
Total Teachers:	12.99	12.30	12.38	9.52	7.35	8.90	8.40
Prekindergarten:	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Kindergarten:	0.66	0.59	0.54	0.37	0.68	0.90	0.30
Elementary:	9.36	8.74	8.42	6.07	3.70	4.70	4.80
Secondary:	2.97	2.97	3.42	3.08	2.97	3.30	3.30
Ungraded:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	0.00
Total Other Staff:	10.61	10.41	9.83	10.95	6.40	7.70	7.30
Instructional Aides:	1.60	2.38	1.60	1.60	1.25	1.70	1.90
Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors:	1.00	0.30	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Total Guidance Counselors:	NA	0.00	NA	NA	NA	0.50	NA
Elementary Guidance Counselors:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Secondary Guidance Counselors:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Other Guidance Counselors:	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	NA	0.50	NA
Librarians/Media Specialists:	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	1.00	1.00
Library/Media Support:	0.80	0.80	0.80	0.50	0.65	0.00	0.00
District Administrators:	0.50	0.51	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.30	1.00
District Administrative Support:	3.52	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00
School Administrators:	0.50	1.20	0.83	0.90	0.50	0.60	0.00
School Administrative Support:	1.45	1.25	1.26	1.25	2.50	2.60	2.40
Student Support Services:	1.24	0.84	0.80	1.80	0.00	0.00	0.00
Other Support Services:	0.00	2.13	3.04	3.40	0.00	0.00	0.00
Student-Teacher Ratio:	17.24	17.64	12.52	11.55	17.42	8.54	9.76

Schools

Fossil Charter School

Kindergarten to Grade 12

600 B St, Fossil OR 97830

Test Performance

Year	Test	Grade	Measurement	Score	State Average
OAKS Test
2004	Math	10th Grade	% met std	62.5%	43.2%
2006	Math	10th Grade	% met std	71.4%	45%
2008	Math	10th Grade	% met std	50%	52%
2010	Math	10th Grade	% met std	57.1%	53.6%
2011	Math	10th Grade	% met std	57.1%	68%
2012	Math	10th Grade	% met std	62.5%	66%
2013	Math	10th Grade	% met std	87.5%	69%
2004	Reading	10th Grade	% met std	75%	50.5%
2006	Reading	10th Grade	% met std	85.7%	55%
2008	Reading	10th Grade	% met std	80%	65%
2010	Reading	10th Grade	% met std	85.7%	66.1%
2011	Reading	10th Grade	% met std	85.7%	83%
2012	Reading	10th Grade	% met std	87.5%	84%
2013	Reading	10th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	85%
2004	Science	10th Grade	% met std	62.5%	59.1%
2006	Science	10th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	62%
2008	Science	10th Grade	% met std	60%	57%
2010	Science	10th Grade	% met std	71.4%	N/A
2012	Science	10th Grade	% met std	12.5%	64%
2004	Writing	10th Grade	% met std	75%	48%
2006	Writing	10th Grade	% met std	85.7%	55%
2008	Writing	10th Grade	% met std	90%	N/A
2010	Writing	10th Grade	% met std	42.9%	53.1%
2012	Writing	10th Grade	% met std	50%	67%
2013	Writing	10th Grade	% met std	75.0%	60%
2004	Math	3rd Grade	% met std	50%	81.9%
2005	Math	3rd Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	86.1%
2007	Math	3rd Grade	% met std	55.6%	70%
2008	Math	3rd Grade	% met std	85.7%	77%
2010	Math	3rd Grade	% met std	33.3%	76.5%
2011	Math	3rd Grade	% met std	52.9%	63%
2012	Math	3rd Grade	% met std	46.7%	64%
2013	Math	3rd Grade	% met std	60.0%	61%
2004	Reading	3rd Grade	% met std	88.9%	83%
2005	Reading	3rd Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	85.5%
2007	Reading	3rd Grade	% met std	88.9%	83%
2008	Reading	3rd Grade	% met std	85.7%	84%
2010	Reading	3rd Grade	% met std	50%	82.8%
2011	Reading	3rd Grade	% met std	82.4%	83%
2012	Reading	3rd Grade	% met std	66.7%	70%
2013	Reading	3rd Grade	% met std	76.0%	66%
2006	Math	4th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	88%
2008	Math	4th Grade	% met std	50%	77%
2010	Math	4th Grade	% met std	90%	77.2%
2011	Math	4th Grade	% met std	44.4%	65%
2012	Math	4th Grade	% met std	48%	66%
2013	Math	4th Grade	% met std	54.5%	64%
2006	Reading	4th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	87%
2008	Reading	4th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	83%
2010	Reading	4th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	84.1%
2011	Reading	4th Grade	% met std	77.8%	85%
2012	Reading	4th Grade	% met std	84%	74%
2013	Reading	4th Grade	% met std	81.8%	73%
2005	Writing	4th Grade	% met std	62.5%	32.4%
2006	Writing	4th Grade	% met std	75%	42%
2008	Writing	4th Grade	% met std	62.5%	43%
2004	Math	5th Grade	% met std	85.7%	78.9%
2005	Math	5th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	84%
2006	Math	5th Grade	% met std	77.8%	85%
2007	Math	5th Grade	% met std	88.9%	68%
2009	Math	5th Grade	% met std	72.7%	77%
2010	Math	5th Grade	% met std	63.6%	76.5%
2011	Math	5th Grade	% met std	50%	58%
2012	Math	5th Grade	% met std	33.3%	60%
2013	Math	5th Grade	% met std	66.7%	58%
2004	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	85.7%	76.8%
2005	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	81.4%
2006	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	88.9%	83%
2007	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	77.8%	72%
2009	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	81.8%	76%
2010	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	80%	76.3%
2011	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	75%	78%
2012	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	55.6%	69%
2013	Reading	5th Grade	% met std	81.5%	68%
2004	Science	5th Grade	% met std	85.7%	69.9%
2005	Science	5th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	75%
2006	Science	5th Grade	% met std	88.9%	79%
2009	Science	5th Grade	% met std	63.6%	75%
2010	Science	5th Grade	% met std	66.7%	74.4%
2011	Science	5th Grade	% met std	83.3%	74%
2012	Science	5th Grade	% met std	66.7%	69%
2013	Science	5th Grade	% met std	92.9%	67%
2004	Writing	5th Grade	% met std	57.1%	33.2%
2006	Math	6th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	77%
2007	Math	6th Grade	% met std	66.7%	71%
2008	Math	6th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	70%
2010	Math	6th Grade	% met std	66.7%	72.8%
2011	Math	6th Grade	% met std	50%	59%
2012	Math	6th Grade	% met std	83.3%	59%
2013	Math	6th Grade	% met std	41.7%	59%
2006	Reading	6th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	80%
2007	Reading	6th Grade	% met std	50%	75%
2008	Reading	6th Grade	% met std	85.7%	73%
2010	Reading	6th Grade	% met std	92.3%	76.5%
2011	Reading	6th Grade	% met std	80%	79%
2012	Reading	6th Grade	% met std	91.7%	65%
2013	Reading	6th Grade	% met std	91.7%	63%
2007	Math	7th Grade	% met std	55.6%	74%
2008	Math	7th Grade	% met std	57.1%	74%
2009	Math	7th Grade	% met std	83.3%	78%
2010	Math	7th Grade	% met std	57.1%	77.8%
2011	Math	7th Grade	% met std	53.3%	61%
2012	Math	7th Grade	% met std	63.6%	63%
2013	Math	7th Grade	% met std	36.4%	61%
2007	Reading	7th Grade	% met std	88.9%	77%
2008	Reading	7th Grade	% met std	57.1%	74%
2009	Reading	7th Grade	% met std	83.3%	77%
2010	Reading	7th Grade	% met std	62.5%	77.3%
2011	Reading	7th Grade	% met std	86.7%	80%
2012	Reading	7th Grade	% met std	63.6%	75%
2013	Reading	7th Grade	% met std	81.8%	73%
2005	Writing	7th Grade	% met std	77.8%	39.4%
2007	Writing	7th Grade	% met std	44.4%	48%
2008	Writing	7th Grade	% met std	14.3%	50%
2004	Math	8th Grade	% met std	66.7%	59.8%
2006	Math	8th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	66%
2008	Math	8th Grade	% met std	66.7%	69%
2009	Math	8th Grade	% met std	57.1%	71%
2010	Math	8th Grade	% met std	93.3%	70.6%
2011	Math	8th Grade	% met std	83.3%	65%
2012	Math	8th Grade	% met std	58.8%	65%
2013	Math	8th Grade	% met std	42.9%	63%
2004	Reading	8th Grade	% met std	66.7%	60%
2006	Reading	8th Grade	% met std	> 95.0%	66%
2008	Reading	8th Grade	% met std	66.7%	65%
2009	Reading	8th Grade	% met std	71.4%	70%
2010	Reading	8th Grade	% met std	86.7%	69.5%
2011	Reading	8th Grade	% met std	83.3%	72%
2012	Reading	8th Grade	% met std	58.8%	68%
2013	Reading	8th Grade	% met std	60.0%	67%
2004	Science	8th Grade	% met std	66.7%	59%
2006	Science	8th Grade	% met std	90.9%	68%
2008	Science	8th Grade	% met std	77.8%	69%
2009	Science	8th Grade	% met std	28.6%	72%
2010	Science	8th Grade	% met std	72.7%	70.8%
2012	Science	8th Grade	% met std	41.2%	66%
2013	Science	8th Grade	% met std	69.2%	66%
2004	Writing	8th Grade	% met std	16.7%	37.2%

Some data by SchoolDigger.com.

School District Fiscal Information

	2012			2011			2010
	Amount	Per Student	%	Amount	Per Student	%	Amount	Per Student	%
Total Revenue:	$1,990,000	$12,839		$2,257,000	$20,518		$1,937,000	$15,133
Federal:	$65,000	$419	3.3%	$218,000	$1,982	9.7%	$389,000	$3,039	20.1%
State:	$1,175,000	$7,581	59.0%	$1,422,000	$12,927	63.0%	$1,152,000	$9,000	59.5%
Local:	$750,000	$4,839	37.7%	$617,000	$5,609	27.3%	$396,000	$3,094	20.4%
Total Expenditures:	$1,865,000	$12,032		$1,652,000	$15,018		$1,656,000	$12,938
Total Current Expenditures:	$1,824,000	$11,768		$1,651,000	$15,009		$1,591,000	$12,430
Instructional Expenditures:	$1,140,000	$7,355	62.5%	$958,000	$8,709	58.0%	$863,000	$6,742	54.2%
Student and Staff Support:	$30,000	$194	1.6%	$29,000	$264	1.8%	$81,000	$633	5.1%
Administration:	$279,000	$1,800	15.3%	$287,000	$2,609	17.4%	$241,000	$1,883	15.1%
Operations, Food, Other:	$375,000	$2,419	20.6%	$377,000	$3,427	22.8%	$406,000	$3,172	25.5%
Total Capital Outlay:	$15,000	$97		$0	$0		$64,000	$500
Construction:	$13,000	$84		$0	$0		$0	$0
Total Other:	$24,000	$155		$1,000	$9		$1,000	$8
Interest on Debt:	$0	$0		$0	$0		$0	$0

Total Salary:	$812,000	$5,239		$737,000	$6,700		$528,000	$4,125
Instruction/Teacher Salary:	$605,000	$3,903	74.5%	$538,000	$4,891	73.0%	$356,000	$2,781	67.4%
Other Salary:	$207,000	$1,335	25.5%	$199,000	$1,809	27.0%	$172,000	$1,344	32.6%
Total Benefit:	$437,000	$2,819		$362,000	$3,291		$286,000	$2,234
Instruction/Teacher Benefit:	$328,000	$2,116	75.1%	$254,000	$2,309	70.2%	$169,000	$1,320	59.1%
Other Benefit:	$109,000	$703	24.9%	$108,000	$982	29.8%	$117,000	$914	40.9%

* Fossil School District 21J was rated 4 out of 5 by USA.com. The ranking was calculated based on publically available historical Math and English performance data.