For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 456 students in Madras, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madras, OR are Big Muddy Elementary School, 509j On-line and Jefferson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madras, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Madras have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Madras, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
509j On-line
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madras, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madras, OR include Big Muddy Elementary School, 509j On-line and Jefferson County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madras?
3 public middle schools are located in Madras.
What is the racial composition of students in Madras?
Madras public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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