For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,175 students in Jefferson County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OR are Big Muddy Elementary School, Black Butte Elementary School and Ashwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Black Butte Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25745 Sw Forest Service Road 1
Camp Sherman, OR 97730
(541) 595-6203
Camp Sherman, OR 97730
(541) 595-6203
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Ashwood Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18624 Ne Main
Ashwood, OR 97711
(541) 489-3297
Ashwood, OR 97711
(541) 489-3297
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Culver Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 West F St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-3090
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #66.
509j On-line
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #77.
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chukar Road
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OR include Big Muddy Elementary School, Black Butte Elementary School and Ashwood Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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