Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0Island City’s public schools outscore 66% of Oregon districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Island City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Island City’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 180 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Island City’s, its schools beat 73%, higher than their 66% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 44% and math 31% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,573 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is La Grande Middle School, then La Grande High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Lighthouse Apostolic Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Island City’s grade
B+: better than 66% of Oregon school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oregon average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Island City, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Island City
Island City Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 293 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Island City
Island City Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 293 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Island City
Island City Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 293 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Island City
Island City Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 293 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Island City
Island City Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 293 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Island City
Island City Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 293 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Island City
La Grande Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 480 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in La Grande
7th grade in Island City
La Grande Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 480 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in La Grande
8th grade in Island City
La Grande Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 480 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in La Grande
9th grade in Island City
La Grande High School
Grades 9–12 · 604 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in La Grande
10th grade in Island City
La Grande High School
Grades 9–12 · 604 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in La Grande
11th grade in Island City
La Grande High School
Grades 9–12 · 604 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in La Grande
12th grade in Island City
La Grande High School
Grades 9–12 · 604 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in La Grande
Island City’s public schools are run by La Grande School District 1, which also serves La Grande. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Island City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Island City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Island City | B+ | La Grande School District 1 |
Every school in Island City
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Island City’s schools
Are Island City’s schools good?
By Oregon’s own tests, yes: the public schools Island City children attend outscore 66% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Island City in?
La Grande School District 1, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,014 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Island City kids go to high school?
La Grande High School in La Grande, with 604 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Island City’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in La Grande School District 1 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Island City spend per student?
$15,573 in La Grande School District 1 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Island City?
Yes: Lighthouse Apostolic Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 103 students).
Parents talk
What Island City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Island City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.