Serving 344 students in grades 6-8, Philomath Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Philomath Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philomath Middle School is 0.32, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Philomath Middle School?
344 students attend Philomath Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Philomath Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philomath Middle School?
Philomath Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Philomath Middle School offer ?
Philomath Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philomath Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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