Serving 307 students in grades 7-8, Scappoose 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 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scappoose Middle School serves the northwest part of its school district in Scappoose, OR, covering an area of approximately 99.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the school and the furthest edge being about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scappoose Middle School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating passionate lifelong learners for an ever-changing world
School Rankings
Scappoose 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 Scappoose Middle School is 0.38, 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
#616 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scappoose Middle School's ranking?
Scappoose Middle School is ranked #616 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Scappoose Middle School often compared to?
Scappoose Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Helens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Scappoose Middle School?
307 students attend Scappoose Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Scappoose Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scappoose Middle School?
Scappoose Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scappoose Middle School offer ?
Scappoose Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scappoose Middle School part of?
Scappoose Middle School is part of Scappoose SD 1j School District.
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