Serving 699 students in grades 6-8, Patton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Patton Middle School's student population of 699 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patton 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 Patton Middle School is 0.56, 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
#679 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
41%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
53%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patton Middle School's ranking?
Patton Middle School is ranked #679 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Patton Middle School often compared to?
Patton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duniway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Patton Middle School?
699 students attend Patton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Patton Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patton Middle School?
Patton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patton Middle School offer ?
Patton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patton Middle School part of?
Patton Middle School is part of Mcminnville SD 40 School District.
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