Serving 585 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 16% (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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calapooia Middle School serves the south part of Albany, OR, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calapooia Middle School's student population of 585 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calapooia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 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
#1031 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1031 out of 1,174 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?
16% 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?
585 students attend Calapooia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Calapooia Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calapooia Middle School?
Calapooia Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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
2 10/10/2025
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...
3 10/10/2025
Decent school with great shop program
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