Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, Shasta 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 16% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shasta Middle School's student population of 392 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shasta 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 Shasta Middle School is 0.53, 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
#1014 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shasta Middle School's ranking?
Shasta Middle School is ranked #1014 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Shasta Middle School often compared to?
Shasta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Shasta Middle School?
392 students attend Shasta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Shasta Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shasta Middle School?
Shasta Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shasta Middle School offer ?
Shasta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shasta Middle School part of?
Shasta Middle School is part of Bethel SD 52 School District.
In what neighborhood is Shasta Middle School located?
Shasta Middle School is located in the Bethel Danebo neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 6 other public schools located in Bethel Danebo.
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