For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,228 students in 97477, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 97477, OR are Briggs Middle School, Hamlin Middle School and Willamette Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97477 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97477, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97477, OR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briggs Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2355 Yolanda Ave
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6350
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Hamlin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
326 Centennial Blvd
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6356
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6356
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Willamette Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
380 Q St Ste 13
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 246-2840
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 246-2840
Grades: 6-12
| 245 students
97477, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
425 10th St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6380
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6380
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Community Transition Program-springfield High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
812 G St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 682-4725
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 682-4725
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
1544 5th St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6399
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6399
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Safe Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
525 Mill St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 747-1235
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 747-1235
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97477, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 97477, OR include Briggs Middle School, Hamlin Middle School and Willamette Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 97477?
3 public middle schools are located in 97477.
What is the racial composition of students in 97477?
97477 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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