Middle Schools in Newberg School District 29J

The Newberg School District 29J in Oregon is home to two middle schools: Mountain View Middle School and Chehalem Valley Middle School. Based on the available data, Chehalem Valley Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the district.

Chehalem Valley Middle School has consistently ranked higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a ranking of 86 out of 371 Oregon middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to Mountain View's ranking of 143. Additionally, Chehalem Valley Middle School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to both Mountain View Middle School and the Newberg School District 29J average. The school also has a significantly lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a more socioeconomically diverse student population.

While Mountain View Middle School has a higher enrollment of 498 students compared to Chehalem Valley's 482, the latter school achieves better academic outcomes with similar or lower funding, spending $14,905 per student compared to Mountain View's $15,616 per student. These findings suggest that factors such as resource allocation, teaching practices, and student demographics may be contributing to Chehalem Valley Middle School's success, and provide an opportunity for the district to investigate ways to improve academic performance at Mountain View Middle School.