Arts & Communication Middle Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Arts & Communication Middle Magnet School served 257 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 74%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)82%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
2%
2%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
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