Top 3 Best 97741 Oregon Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 476 students in 97741, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 97741, OR are Big Muddy Elementary School, Jefferson County Middle School and 509j On-line. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97741 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97741, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97741, OR Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
509j On-line
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: K-8
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97741, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 97741, OR include Big Muddy Elementary School, Jefferson County Middle School and 509j On-line.
How many public middle schools are located in 97741?
3 public middle schools are located in 97741.
What is the racial composition of students in 97741?
97741 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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