Serving 480 students in grades 6-8, La Grande Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: La Grande Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire La Grande, OR school district, encompassing approximately 794.5 square miles. The area includes a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 21.1 miles from the school to the zone edge, and the furthest edge being 30.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Grande Middle School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
La Grande Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Grande Middle School is 0.35, 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
#513 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)42.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-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 La Grande Middle School's ranking?
La Grande Middle School is ranked #513 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are La Grande Middle School often compared to?
La Grande Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Grande High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend La Grande Middle School?
480 students attend La Grande Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of La Grande Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Grande Middle School?
La Grande Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Grande Middle School offer ?
La Grande Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Grande Middle School part of?
La Grande Middle School is part of La Grande SD 1 School District.
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