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 (26-27)
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
78%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
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)41%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
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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