Serving 570 students in grades 6-8, Cheldelin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheldelin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cheldelin Middle School's student population of 570 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheldelin Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheldelin Middle School is 0.46, 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
#214 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
72%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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 Cheldelin Middle School's ranking?
Cheldelin Middle School is ranked #214 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cheldelin Middle School often compared to?
Cheldelin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linus Pauling Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cheldelin Middle School?
570 students attend Cheldelin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cheldelin Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheldelin Middle School?
Cheldelin Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheldelin Middle School offer ?
Cheldelin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cheldelin Middle School part of?
Cheldelin Middle School is part of Corvallis SD 509j School District.
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