Laurel Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)3%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)9%
24%
Black
(19-20)1%
2%
White
(19-20)81%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
9%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Laurel Ridge Middle School?
520 students attend Laurel Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Laurel Ridge Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Laurel Ridge Middle School offer ?
Laurel Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Laurel Ridge Middle School part of?
Laurel Ridge Middle School is part of Sherwood School District 88j.
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