Middle Schools in Colton School District 53

Colton School District 53 in Oregon has only one middle school, Colton Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has been a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science generally below the state averages, particularly in 8th grade. Despite the district's relatively high per-student spending, Colton Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 147th and 226th out of 367-380 Oregon middle schools over the past three school years, and it is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Colton Middle School's declining academic performance is a significant issue, with proficiency rates dropping in recent years. The school's 8th grade proficiency rates are particularly low, with only 23.1% proficient or better in ELA and 15.4% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.6% and 26.4%, respectively. The school's 8th grade Science proficiency rate is also very low at 7.7%, compared to the state average of 25.9%.

The school's demographic and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to its academic challenges. Colton Middle School has a relatively small student population of 120 students and a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 28.33%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the district's per-student spending is significantly higher than the state average, the academic performance of Colton Middle School remains below the state averages, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the district's resource allocation and support strategies.