Serving 490 students in grades 5-8, Oaklea 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 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 21% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oaklea Middle School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oaklea 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 Oaklea Middle School is 0.36, 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
#730 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaklea Middle School's ranking?
Oaklea Middle School is ranked #730 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Oaklea Middle School often compared to?
Oaklea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakridge Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Oaklea Middle School?
490 students attend Oaklea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Oaklea Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oaklea Middle School?
Oaklea Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oaklea Middle School offer ?
Oaklea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oaklea Middle School part of?
Oaklea Middle School is part of Junction City SD 69 School District.
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