Calapooia Middle School

830 24th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 645 students in grades 6-8, Calapooia 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 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Calapooia Middle School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Calapooia 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 Calapooia Middle School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#1055 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Calapooia Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Calapooia Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Calapooia Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Calapooia Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Calapooia Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calapooia Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calapooia Middle School's ranking?
Calapooia Middle School is ranked #1055 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Calapooia Middle School often compared to?
Calapooia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School, North Albany Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Calapooia Middle School?
645 students attend Calapooia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Calapooia Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calapooia Middle School?
Calapooia Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calapooia Middle School offer ?
Calapooia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calapooia Middle School part of?
Calapooia Middle School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.

School Reviews

3   3/16/2017
Decent school with great shop program
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Micheal
2   7/18/2011
The bullying is out of control at this school: Watch out for your kids...and ask them weekly how things are going as sometimes they don't want us to know they are being bullied...
- Posted by Parent - sunri

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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