Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Newport 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newport Middle School's student population of 446 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newport Middle School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
54%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Newport Middle School?
446 students attend Newport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Newport Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Middle School?
Newport Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newport Middle School offer ?
Newport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport Middle School part of?
Newport Middle School is part of Lincoln County SD School District.
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