Serving 345 students in grades 6-8, Shasta 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 16% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shasta Middle School serves the eastern part of Eugene, OR, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shasta Middle School's student population of 345 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Shasta 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 Shasta 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
#1021 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
63%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
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)2.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-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 Shasta Middle School's ranking?
Shasta Middle School is ranked #1021 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Shasta Middle School often compared to?
Shasta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Shasta Middle School?
345 students attend Shasta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Shasta Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shasta Middle School?
Shasta Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shasta Middle School offer ?
Shasta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shasta Middle School part of?
Shasta Middle School is part of Bethel SD 52 School District.
In what neighborhood is Shasta Middle School located?
Shasta Middle School is located in the Bethel Danebo neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 6 other public schools located in Bethel Danebo.
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