Summary:
The Philomath School District 17J in Oregon is home to a single middle school, Philomath Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. This school stands out as a relatively strong performer, ranking in the top 38% of Oregon middle schools and maintaining a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years.
Philomath Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students scoring higher than district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, especially in 7th grade. The school also boasts an impressive 8th grade science proficiency rate of 34.7%, well above the state average of 25.9%. However, there is room for improvement in 6th and 8th grade math, where proficiency rates lag behind state benchmarks.
With a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 to 1 and spending of $15,020 per student, Philomath Middle School appears to have the resources to support its students' learning. Additionally, the school serves a diverse population, with nearly a third of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, Philomath Middle School stands out as a strong-performing middle school within the Philomath School District 17J, with particular strengths in 7th grade academics and 8th grade science.
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