Serving 607 students in grades 6-8, St. Helens 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 32% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Helens Middle School's student population of 607 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Helens 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 St. Helens Middle School is 0.39, 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
#976 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
77%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Helens Middle School's ranking?
St. Helens Middle School is ranked #976 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are St. Helens Middle School often compared to?
St. Helens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scappoose Middle School, St. Helens High 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 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend St. Helens Middle School?
607 students attend St. Helens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of St. Helens Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helens Middle School?
St. Helens Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Helens Middle School offer ?
St. Helens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is St. Helens Middle School part of?
St. Helens Middle School is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/1/2007
This middle school is a fine school for the small town of St. Helens. The academics are average, but the band/ choir program is award winning. They do require Physical Education to all students unless there is an excpetion. The quality of the structure is not bad. the gym was recently re-done, and the building is in good shape. Parents from around the area are usually very involved in things like talent shows and programs put on by the students.
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