Spencer Butte Middle School serves 378 students in grades 6-8.
Spencer Butte Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spencer Butte Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spencer Butte Middle School's student population of 378 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Spencer Butte Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Spencer Butte Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 740 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
5%
4%

Hispanic
8%
25%

Black
2%
2%

White
75%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer Butte Middle School's ranking?
Spencer Butte Middle School is ranked #68 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Spencer Butte Middle School?
378 students attend Spencer Butte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Spencer Butte Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer Butte Middle School?
Spencer Butte Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spencer Butte Middle School offer ?
Spencer Butte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spencer Butte Middle School part of?
Spencer Butte Middle School is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.
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