Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives · CC BY 4.0Tangent’s public schools outscore 56% of Oregon districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Tangent, 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 92% 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.
Tangent’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 156 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tangent’s, its schools beat 43%, lower than their 56% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 44% and 31% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,553 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Central Valley Christian School (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 Tangent’s grade
B: better than 56% of Oregon school districts. Graduation is above the Oregon average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tangent, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Tangent
Tangent Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Tangent
Tangent Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Tangent
Tangent Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Tangent
Tangent Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Tangent
Tangent Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Tangent
Tangent Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Tangent · depends on your address
South Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Albany
West Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,297 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Albany
10th grade in Tangent · depends on your address
South Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Albany
West Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,297 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Albany
11th grade in Tangent · depends on your address
South Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Albany
West Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,297 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Albany
12th grade in Tangent · depends on your address
South Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Albany
West Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,297 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Albany
Tangent’s public schools are run by Greater Albany School District 8J, which also serves Albany and Millersburg. 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.
Below the state in reading
Tangent vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Tangent’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Tangent | B | Greater Albany School District 8J |
Every school in Tangent
8 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 Tangent’s schools
Are Tangent’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Oregon: the public schools Tangent children attend outscore 56% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 43%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Tangent in?
Greater Albany School District 8J, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 8,771 students in 20 schools (2024–25).
Where do Tangent kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: South Albany High School and West Albany High School.
What is Tangent’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Greater Albany School District 8J graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Tangent spend per student?
$15,553 in Greater Albany School District 8J (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Tangent?
Yes: Central Valley Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 39 students).
Parents talk
What Tangent families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Tangent → 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.