Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School is a public charter school serving grades six through eight that focuses on environmental science and community service. It is housed in the same building as the Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem, Oregon, and is named after English primatologist Jane Goodall.
Serving 94 students in grades 6-8, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School's student population of 94 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is 0.44, 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
#101 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
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 Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School's ranking?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is ranked #101 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School often compared to?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard Street Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School?
94 students attend Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School offer ?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School part of?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School located?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is located in the Highland neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Highland.
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