Middle Grove Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Middle Grove Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(11-12)
35-39%
64%
(11-12)
45-49%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
82%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
10%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OR state average).
How many students attend Middle Grove Elementary School?
301 students attend Middle Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Middle Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle Grove Elementary School?
Middle Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Middle Grove Elementary School offer ?
Middle Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Middle Grove Elementary School part of?
Middle Grove Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer School District 24j.

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