Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Kelly 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 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kelly Middle School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Kelly 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 Kelly Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
29%
26%

Black
1%
3%

White
54%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
13%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Middle School's ranking?
Kelly Middle School is ranked #850 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Kelly Middle School often compared to?
Kelly Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arts And Technology Academy At Jefferson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Kelly Middle School?
415 students attend Kelly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kelly Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Middle School?
Kelly Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kelly Middle School offer ?
Kelly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly Middle School part of?
Kelly Middle School is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.
School Reviews
3 4/14/2021
I have had no issues with this school so far. I'm currently in 7th grade enrolled in Kelly middle school in the Japanese Immersion program. It's a very mid school. teachers and faculty are fine and students attending KMS are mid as well.
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