Serving 260 students in grades 5-8, Harrisburg 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 28% (which is lower 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Harrisburg Middle School is ranked #1029 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg Middle School?
260 students attend Harrisburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Harrisburg Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg Middle School?
Harrisburg Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harrisburg Middle School offer ?
Harrisburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrisburg Middle School part of?
Has a stellar principle and keep up the good work!
- Posted by Parent - anonymous
511/4/2007
The education of Harrisburg Middle School is very high. They are very into all of their sports. The parents are alwas involved and the teachers are great! The facilities are very clean and organized! Harrisburg is a great school!
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
