Serving 325 students in grades 5-8, Lorna Byrne 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lorna Byrne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Lorna Byrne Middle School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lorna Byrne Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorna Byrne Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorna Byrne Middle School's ranking?
Lorna Byrne Middle School is ranked #651 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lorna Byrne Middle School often compared to?
Lorna Byrne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Bridge High School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Lorna Byrne Middle School?
325 students attend Lorna Byrne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lorna Byrne Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorna Byrne Middle School?
Lorna Byrne Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lorna Byrne Middle School offer ?
Lorna Byrne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lorna Byrne Middle School part of?
Lorna Byrne Middle School is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County SD School District.
School Reviews
5 4/4/2011
I've served as an art teaching volunteer and I've covered school events for local newspapers at this school. I've known students who attended the school who went on to high school and college. These various insights revealed an exceptional middle school, with a high degree of academic learning achievement, modern facilities, and many types of music, art, trades, and sports activities available, through public funding and 21st Century federal grants. It is remarkable to find a public school of this degree of excellence and pleasant atmosphere in a remote, rural, poor region. There is some parental involvement, not as much as there should be. Teachers, staff and community volunteers are to be commended for their continuing hard work, year after year. This school prepares students to advance to Illinois Valley High School, another excellent public school in Cave Junction, Oregon.
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