Serving 607 students in grades 6-8, St. Helens 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 32% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
St. Helens 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 St. Helens Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend St. Helens Middle School?
607 students attend St. Helens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of St. Helens Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helens Middle School?
St. Helens Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Helens Middle School offer ?
St. Helens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is St. Helens Middle School part of?
This middle school is a fine school for the small town of St. Helens. The academics are average, but the band/ choir program is award winning. They do require Physical Education to all students unless there is an excpetion. The quality of the structure is not bad. the gym was recently re-done, and the building is in good shape. Parents from around the area are usually very involved in things like talent shows and programs put on by the students.
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