Harrisburg Middle School

Summary:

Harrisburg Middle School is a public middle school serving 238 students in grades 5-8 in Harrisburg, Oregon, which is part of the Harrisburg School District 7J. The school consistently underperforms compared to state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.4% to 38.9% in ELA and 5.7% to 24.6% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 40.6% to 46.9% in ELA and 26.4% to 31.4% in Mathematics.

Harrisburg Middle School's performance is particularly concerning for female, male, and white student groups, which are all ranked in the bottom third of Oregon middle schools with 0-1 star ratings. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.39% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby middle schools in the Eugene School District 4J and Springfield School District 19, Harrisburg Middle School appears to be spending less per student, despite serving a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

The consistent underperformance of Harrisburg Middle School, coupled with the concerning equity issues and socioeconomic challenges, suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to address these issues. Ensuring that all students at Harrisburg Middle School receive a high-quality education and have the opportunity to succeed will be crucial for the school and the community it serves.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 201 S 6th St
       Harrisburg, OR  97446


(541) 995-6551

District: Harrisburg School District 7J

SchoolDigger Rank:
307th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,968 Help


Students who attend Harrisburg Middle School usually attend:

High:    Harrisburg High School

Feeder schools for Harrisburg Middle School:

Elementary:    Harrisburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
15.1%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrisburg Middle School ranks worse than 82.7% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg Middle School is $13,968.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisburg Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg Middle School 307th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Harrisburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Harrisburg School District 7J:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg School District 7J 77th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrisburg Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.95 135th 270 50.0%
2005 17.41 238th 271 12.2%
2006 53.59 120th 285 57.9%
2007 61.42 99th 295 66.4%
2008 45.55 177th 315 43.8%
2009 35.48 224th 323 30.7%
2010 35.05 252nd 343 26.5%
2011 53.71 169th 357 52.7%
2012 45.48 247th 395 37.5%
2013 42.44 238th 377 36.9%
2014 28.36 297th 382 22.3%
2015 43.02 223rd 381 41.5%
2016 28.41 299th 383 21.9%
2017 37.08 247th 382 35.3%
2018 30.67 281st 384 26.8%
2019 36.64 247th 379 34.8%
2022 18.33 312th 367 15.0%
2023 15.03 342nd 380 10.0%
2024 20.18 307th 371 17.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.63 102nd 206 50.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.94 183rd 325 43.7%
2019 48.43 128th 282 54.6%
2022 18.36 309th 364 15.1%
2023 23.31 253rd 312 18.9%
2024 23.63 206th 244 15.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.95 238th 342 30.4%
2019 24.13 224th 277 19.1%
2022 16.84 280th 310 9.7%
2023 14.85 294th 323 9.0%
2024 23.83 244th 313 22.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.77 271st 341 20.5%
2019 34.77 198th 291 32.0%
2022 21.49 257th 312 17.6%
2023 17.39 284th 318 10.7%
2024 18.48 282nd 323 12.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.14 66th 210 68.6%
2024 27.55 149th 196 24.0%
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Rank History for White students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.64 295th 357 17.4%
2019 31.84 248th 344 27.9%
2022 13.50 327th 355 7.9%
2023 13.68 331st 360 8.1%
2024 16.05 308th 349 11.7%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrisburg Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 150 0 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 156 0 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2002 164 0 7 5 2 n/a n/a 5 183
2003 164 0 7 5 2 n/a n/a 5 183
2004 165 0 3 13 1 n/a n/a 6 188
2005 162 2 3 15 1 n/a n/a 8 191
2006 161 2 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2007 168 4 2 22 5 n/a n/a 5 206
2008 175 5 1 16 5 n/a n/a 6 208
2009 167 3 2 17 1 n/a n/a 6 196
2010 186 0 1 17 3 n/a n/a 8 215
2011 187 2 1 16 3 0 7 0 216
2012 195 0 2 20 3 0 6 0 226
2013 172 1 2 18 1 1 10 0 205
2014 183 0 0 25 0 0 12 0 220
2015 162 0 0 28 1 0 9 0 200
2016 165 0 1 28 2 1 10 0 207
2017 160 0 1 27 0 0 7 0 195
2018 151 0 1 26 0 0 3 0 181
2019 156 0 1 22 0 0 4 0 183
2021 179 0 1 27 1 2 12 0 222
2022 179 1 0 32 0 2 14 0 228
2023 179 2 1 36 1 2 17 0 238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harrisburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 162 7.0 23.1 20.4
2001 174 8.2 21.2 29.3
2002 183 9.2 19.9 34.3
2003 183 9.2 19.9 34.3
2004 188 9.2 20.4 39.6
2005 191 9.9 19.3 40.4
2006 183 10.0 18.3 39.9
2007 206 12.3 16.7 45.3
2008 208 10.3 20.2 41.1
2009 196 10.2 19.1 43.7
2010 215 10.2 20.9 54.1
2011 216 10.3 20.8 56
2012 226 9.2 24.4 60.2
2013 205 7.6 26.9 65.4
2014 220 10.3 21.2 63.6
2015 200 10.0 20.0 67.5
2016 207 8.0 25.8 65.2
2017 195 10.9 17.8 65.1
2018 181 11.3 15.9 60.2
2019 183 11.1 16.3 59
2021 222 13.1 16.8 n/a
2022 228 14.0 16.1 n/a
2023 238 13.5 17.6 66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harrisburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 162 7.0 23.1 20.4
2001 174 8.2 21.2 29.3
2002 183 9.2 19.9 34.3
2003 183 9.2 19.9 34.3
2004 188 9.2 20.4 39.6
2005 191 9.9 19.3 40.4
2006 183 10.0 18.3 39.9
2007 206 12.3 16.7 45.3
2008 208 10.3 20.2 41.1
2009 196 10.2 19.1 43.7
2010 215 10.2 20.9 54.1
2011 216 10.3 20.8 56
2012 226 9.2 24.4 60.2
2013 205 7.6 26.9 65.4
2014 220 10.3 21.2 63.6
2015 200 10.0 20.0 67.5
2016 207 8.0 25.8 65.2
2017 195 10.9 17.8 65.1
2018 181 11.3 15.9 60.2
2019 183 11.1 16.3 59
2021 222 13.1 16.8 n/a
2022 228 14.0 16.1 n/a
2023 238 13.5 17.6 66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrisburg Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,972
2020 n/a n/a $00
2021 n/a n/a $12,550
2022 $1,003 (7.2%) $12,965 (92.8%) $13,968

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 247th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 342nd of 380 Middle schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle School)38.220.4
 17.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg School District 7J)36.220.4
 15.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)32.79.1
 23.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg School District 7J)319.1
 21.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle School)38.823
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg School District 7J)38.821.9
 16.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)41.722.6
 19.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg School District 7J)41.721.5
 20.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle School)4011.4
 28.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg School District 7J)39.311.4
 27.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)36.113.5
 22.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg School District 7J)35.513.5
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Harrisburg Middle School)4014.3
 25.7%
   8th Grade Science (Harrisburg School District 7J)39.314.3
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students183238
 30.1%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic2236
 63.6%
Pacific Islander02
White156179
 14.7%
Two or More Races417
 325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59%66.4%
 7.4%


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Students at Harrisburg Middle School are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Harrisburg Middle School usually go on to attend Harrisburg High School

Harrisburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Oregon middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Harrisburg Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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