Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Linus Pauling Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 732 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Linus Pauling Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linus Pauling Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Linus Pauling Middle School is ranked #324 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Linus Pauling Middle School often compared to?
Linus Pauling Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheldelin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Linus Pauling Middle School?
732 students attend Linus Pauling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Linus Pauling Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linus Pauling Middle School?
Linus Pauling Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linus Pauling Middle School offer ?
Linus Pauling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Linus Pauling Middle School part of?
Quality of academic programs is low.
Staff are more interested in disciplining students over very minor problems. Will not work with parents to find a solution. their solution is bureaucratic nonsense.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 732 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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