Serving 169 students in grades 6-8, Amity Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amity Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Amity Middle School's student population of 169 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amity Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amity Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#946 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
71%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amity Middle School's ranking?
Amity Middle School is ranked #946 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Amity Middle School often compared to?
Amity Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dayton Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Amity Middle School?
169 students attend Amity Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Amity Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amity Middle School?
Amity Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amity Middle School offer ?
Amity Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amity Middle School part of?
Amity Middle School is part of Amity SD 4j School District.
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