Serving 691 students in grades 6-8, Parrish 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 18% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parrish Middle School serves the northeast part of Salem, OR, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parrish Middle School's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parrish 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 Parrish Middle School is 0.56, 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
#978 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
61%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
27%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pioneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parrish Middle School's ranking?
Parrish Middle School is ranked #978 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Parrish Middle School often compared to?
Parrish Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waldo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Parrish Middle School?
691 students attend Parrish Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Parrish Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parrish Middle School?
Parrish Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parrish Middle School offer ?
Parrish Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parrish Middle School part of?
Parrish Middle School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Parrish Middle School located?
Parrish Middle School is located in the Central Area neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Area.
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