Serving 598 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 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calapooia Middle School's student population of 598 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Calapooia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calapooia Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
54%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calapooia Middle School's ranking?
Calapooia Middle School is ranked #1055 out of 1,196 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Calapooia Middle School?
598 students attend Calapooia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Calapooia Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Calapooia Middle School offer ?
Calapooia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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