Fern Ridge Middle School

88831 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 288 students in grades 6-8, Fern Ridge 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 25% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fern Ridge Middle School's student population of 288 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Fern Ridge 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 Fern Ridge Middle School is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#733 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
31%
39%
44%
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fern Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Fern Ridge Middle School is ranked #733 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Fern Ridge Middle School?
288 students attend Fern Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fern Ridge Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Fern Ridge Middle School?
Fern Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fern Ridge Middle School offer ?
Fern Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fern Ridge Middle School part of?
Fern Ridge Middle School is part of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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