Cal Young Middle School

2555 Gilham Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Cal Young Middle School serves 480 students in grades 6-8.
Cal Young Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in OR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cal Young Middle School's student population of 480 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Cal Young Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cal Young Middle School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
72%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cal Young Middle School's ranking?
Cal Young Middle School is ranked #300 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Cal Young Middle School?
480 students attend Cal Young Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cal Young Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cal Young Middle School?
Cal Young Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cal Young Middle School offer ?
Cal Young Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cal Young Middle School part of?
Cal Young Middle School is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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