Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Calapooia 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 11% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calapooia Middle School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calapooia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calapooia Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
60%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is Calapooia Middle School's ranking?
Calapooia Middle School is ranked #694 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Calapooia Middle School often compared to?
Calapooia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School, North Albany Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Calapooia Middle School?
643 students attend Calapooia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Calapooia Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calapooia Middle School?
Calapooia Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calapooia Middle School offer ?
Calapooia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calapooia Middle School part of?
Calapooia Middle School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
School Reviews
3 3/16/2017
Decent school with great shop program
2 7/18/2011
The bullying is out of control at this school:
Watch out for your kids...and ask them weekly how things are going as sometimes they don't want us to know they are being bullied...
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