Serving 291 students in grades 6-8, Nyssa 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 25% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nyssa Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Nyssa school district, covering approximately 371.1 square miles in and around Nyssa, OR. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 17.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 33.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nyssa Middle School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Nyssa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nyssa Middle 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
#822 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
69%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
30%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nyssa Middle School's ranking?
Nyssa Middle School is ranked #822 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Nyssa Middle School?
291 students attend Nyssa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Nyssa Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nyssa Middle School?
Nyssa Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nyssa Middle School offer ?
Nyssa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nyssa Middle School part of?
Nyssa Middle School is part of Nyssa SD 26 School District.
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