For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 559 students in 97383, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 97383, OR are North Santiam Options Academy and Stayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97383 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97383, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97383, OR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Stayton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Shaff Rd
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Gr: 4-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97383, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 97383, OR include North Santiam Options Academy and Stayton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97383?
2 public middle schools are located in 97383.
What is the racial composition of students in 97383?
97383 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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