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Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 9,927 students in Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
Public Middle Schools in Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District have a diversity score of 0.63, which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
65 Schools
468 Schools
# Students
39,313 Students
179,252 Students
# Teachers
1,908 Teachers
9,621 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
54%
Graduation Rate
81%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
268 Students
2,467 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
823 Students
6,853 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17,727 Students
39,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
22%
# Black Students
531 Students
4,188 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
16,378 Students
111,344 Students
% White Students
42%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1,112 Students
1,270 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,377 Students
12,708 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,621
4,954
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,696
5,406
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,821
5,625
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,928
5,800
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,878
6,226
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,980
6,653
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,118
35,666
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,086
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,346
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,395
4,537
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,350
4,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,055
4,982
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,039
5,903
# Ungraded Students:
-
837
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,681 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,101 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$656 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$790 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,681
$18,279
Spending / Student
$20,101
$19,325
Best Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Straub Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Wilmington Ave Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1075 8th St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #55.
Whiteaker Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 Lockhaven Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
Judson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #77.
Crossler Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 Davis Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #88.
Claggett Creek Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Alder Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3701
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3701
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #99.
Stephens Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4962 Haysville Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3442
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3442
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #1010.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #1111.
Parrish Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1212.
Waldo Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Grades: 6-8
| 1,219 students
Rank: #1313.
Houck Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Connecticut
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Grades: 6-8
| 1,055 students
Rank: #1414.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Grades: 7-12
| 428 students
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