Serving 674 students in grades 6-8, Whiteaker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiteaker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Whiteaker Middle School's student population of 674 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whiteaker Middle School is 0.60, which is more 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)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
31%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
55%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Whiteaker Middle School?
674 students attend Whiteaker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Whiteaker Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiteaker Middle School?
Whiteaker Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whiteaker Middle School offer ?
Whiteaker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whiteaker Middle School part of?
Whiteaker Middle School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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