Serving 442 students in grades 4-8, Stayton 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 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stayton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Stayton Middle School's student population of 442 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stayton Middle School is 0.54, 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)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 schools are Stayton Middle School often compared to?
Stayton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sublimity Elementary School, Santiam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Stayton Middle School?
442 students attend Stayton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stayton Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stayton Middle School?
Stayton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stayton Middle School offer ?
Stayton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stayton Middle School part of?
Stayton Middle School is part of North Santiam SD 29j School District.
School Reviews
4 1/4/2021
It's a really good school Where I have a lot of friends and it is easy to learn there.
5 7/1/2019
This school is awesome!! I enjoy my time here very much :)!!
5 8/23/2013
I would recomened stayton middle school because of the prisnible
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