Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Duniway Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Duniway Middle School serves the southwest part of McMinnville, OR, covering an attendance area of approximately 51.7 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duniway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Duniway Middle School's student population of 761 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
761 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
Duniway Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duniway Middle School is 0.55, 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
#124 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
57%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duniway Middle School's ranking?
Duniway Middle School is ranked #124 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Duniway Middle School often compared to?
Duniway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Duniway Middle School?
761 students attend Duniway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Duniway Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duniway Middle School?
Duniway Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duniway Middle School offer ?
Duniway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Duniway Middle School part of?
Duniway Middle School is part of Mcminnville SD 40 School District.
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