Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Siuslaw 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 20-24% (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 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Siuslaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Siuslaw Middle School's student population of 270 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Siuslaw 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 Siuslaw Middle School is 0.36, 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
#901 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siuslaw Middle School's ranking?
Siuslaw Middle School is ranked #901 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Siuslaw Middle School often compared to?
Siuslaw Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Siuslaw Elementary School, Siuslaw High School, Spencer Butte Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Siuslaw Middle School?
270 students attend Siuslaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Siuslaw Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Siuslaw Middle School?
Siuslaw Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Siuslaw Middle School offer ?
Siuslaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Siuslaw Middle School part of?
Siuslaw Middle School is part of Siuslaw SD 97j School District.
School Reviews
3 3/27/2020
This school has lots of bullies. I have got bullied a lot so don't believe everything you here! There are also lots of physical fights so be careful not on the upside there are lots of amazing students and lots of amazing teachers love my best friend she loves this school so I guess I do too. My favorite person/teacher would be Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Perry!!!! Please do a good reviews because I love the library!!!!!!! Also do a good review because the bathrooms are ok OH YEAH Don't BRING PHONES IN THE BATHROOM OR COMMONS OR GYM OR CLASS OR OUTSIDE OOORRR TO SCHOOL IN GENRAL. UNLESS PERMISION IS CONSEIVED!
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