Middle Schools in St Helens School District 502

The St Helens School District 502 in Oregon has only one middle school, St Helens Middle School, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 607 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.3% to 23.3% compared to state averages of 25.9% to 40.6%.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $14,360 and a student-teacher ratio of 18.5, which is slightly higher than the recommended range, St Helens Middle School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, going from 297 out of 367 Oregon middle schools in 2021-2022 to 327 out of 371 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 46.79% indicates a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, which may present additional challenges in terms of academic support and resources.

In summary, the data analysis reveals that St Helens Middle School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, statewide ranking, and student demographics, despite the higher per-student spending and slightly higher student-teacher ratio. These findings suggest the need for a closer examination of the school's strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.