Serving 289 students in grades 6-8, Winston 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winston Middle School's student population of 289 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Winston 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 Winston Middle School is 0.29, 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
#1145 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
8%
26%

Black
n/a
3%

White
84%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winston Middle School's ranking?
Winston Middle School is ranked #1145 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Winston Middle School?
289 students attend Winston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Winston Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winston Middle School?
Winston Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winston Middle School offer ?
Winston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winston Middle School part of?
Winston Middle School is part of Winston-Dillard SD 116 School District.
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