Middle Schools in Greater Albany Public School District 8J

The Greater Albany Public School District 8J in Oregon is home to 4 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. Among these schools, North Albany Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages, North Albany Middle School is the clear standout in the area.

In contrast, the other three middle schools in the district - Timber Ridge School, Calapooia Middle School, and Memorial Middle School - have lower rankings and 1-3 star ratings. Calapooia Middle School and Memorial Middle School also have the highest free/reduced lunch rates in the district, indicating a larger population of economically disadvantaged students.

Spending per student varies significantly across the schools, with Calapooia Middle School and Memorial Middle School spending over $15,000 per student, while Timber Ridge School spends around $7,952 per student. However, the student-teacher ratios remain relatively consistent, ranging from 21.2 to 23.9 students per teacher. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding and class size, such as teaching practices, curriculum, and school leadership, may be driving the performance differences observed among the middle schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J.