Serving 317 students in grades 6-8, Clara Brownell 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 12% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clara Brownell Middle School's student population of 317 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clara Brownell Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
73%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
23%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Clara Brownell Middle School?
317 students attend Clara Brownell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Clara Brownell Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clara Brownell Middle School?
Clara Brownell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clara Brownell Middle School offer ?
Clara Brownell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clara Brownell Middle School part of?
Clara Brownell Middle School is part of Umatilla SD 6r School District.
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