Serving 316 students in grades 7-8, Scappoose Middle School ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scappoose Middle School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scappoose Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scappoose Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scappoose Middle School's ranking?
Scappoose Middle School is ranked #597 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Scappoose Middle School often compared to?
Scappoose Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Helens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Scappoose Middle School?
316 students attend Scappoose Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Scappoose Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scappoose Middle School?
Scappoose Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scappoose Middle School offer ?
Scappoose Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Scappoose Middle School part of?
Scappoose Middle School is part of Scappoose SD 1j School District.
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