Serving 1,219 students in grades 6-8, Waldo 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 17% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldo Middle School's student population of 1,219 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waldo Middle School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
70%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
16%
60%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waldo Middle School often compared to?
Waldo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parrish Middle School, Crossler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Waldo Middle School?
1,219 students attend Waldo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Waldo Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldo Middle School?
Waldo Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waldo Middle School offer ?
Waldo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waldo Middle School part of?
Waldo Middle School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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