Serving 589 students in grades 6-8, South 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 26% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 25% 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: 589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
South 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 South Middle School is 0.40, 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.
South Middle School is ranked #736 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Middle School often compared to?
South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend South Middle School?
589 students attend South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of South Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Middle School?
South Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Middle School offer ?
South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Middle School part of?
The academics at this school used to be great until they made a bunch of unnecessary changes like getting rid of advanced classes; now kids really don't care about school at all. The school itself is very old, and the hallways are very overcrowded. However, this school isn't all bad, there are plenty of extracurricular activities to choose from, and our Brain Bowl team made it to the finals twice.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Garrison Gove
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
