Ackerman Middle School serves 464 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)62%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
70%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OR state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OR state average).
How many students attend Ackerman Middle School?
464 students attend Ackerman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ackerman Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ackerman Middle School?
Ackerman Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ackerman Middle School offer ?
Ackerman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ackerman Middle School part of?
Ackerman Middle School is part of Canby School District 86.
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