Is Harrisburg Middle School a good school?

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

How many students attend Harrisburg Middle School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Harrisburg Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Harrisburg Middle School attend?

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

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:
307^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,775

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

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrisburg Middle School ranks worse than 82.7% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Harrisburg Middle School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg Middle School is $16,775.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisburg Middle School:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Harrisburg School District 7J:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg School District 7J 77^th 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
2004	49.95	135^th	270	50.0%
2005	17.41	238^th	271	12.2%
2006	53.59	120^th	285	57.9%
2007	61.42	99^th	295	66.4%
2008	45.55	177^th	315	43.8%
2009	35.48	224^th	323	30.7%
2010	35.05	252^nd	343	26.5%
2011	53.71	169^th	357	52.7%
2012	45.48	247^th	395	37.5%
2013	42.44	238^th	377	36.9%
2014	28.36	297^th	382	22.3%
2015	43.02	223^rd	381	41.5%
2016	28.41	299^th	383	21.9%
2017	37.08	247^th	382	35.3%
2018	30.67	281^st	384	26.8%
2019	36.64	247^th	379	34.8%
2022	18.33	312^th	367	15.0%
2023	15.03	342^nd	380	10.0%
2024	20.18	307^th	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	102^nd	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
2018	42.94	183^rd	325	43.7%
2019	48.43	128^th	282	54.6%
2022	18.36	309^th	364	15.1%
2023	23.31	253^rd	312	18.9%
2024	23.63	206^th	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
2018	35.95	238^th	342	30.4%
2019	24.13	224^th	277	19.1%
2022	16.84	280^th	310	9.7%
2023	14.85	294^th	323	9.0%
2024	23.83	244^th	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
2018	26.77	271^st	341	20.5%
2019	34.77	198^th	291	32.0%
2022	21.49	257^th	312	17.6%
2023	17.39	284^th	318	10.7%
2024	18.48	282^nd	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	66^th	210	68.6%
2024	27.55	149^th	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
2018	23.64	295^th	357	17.4%
2019	31.84	248^th	344	27.9%
2022	13.50	327^th	355	7.9%
2023	13.68	331^st	360	8.1%
2024	16.05	308^th	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.

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrisburg Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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
2023	$1,629 (9.7%)	$15,146 (90.3%)	$16,775

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 247^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 342^nd 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)	38.2	20.4	17.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg School District 7J)	36.2	20.4	15.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)	32.7	9.1	23.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg School District 7J)	31	9.1	21.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle School)	38.8	23	15.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg School District 7J)	38.8	21.9	16.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)	41.7	22.6	19.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg School District 7J)	41.7	21.5	20.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle School)	40	11.4	28.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg School District 7J)	39.3	11.4	27.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)	36.1	13.5	22.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg School District 7J)	35.5	13.5	22%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Harrisburg Middle School)	40	14.3	25.7%
8th Grade Science (Harrisburg School District 7J)	39.3	14.3	25%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	26	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	183	238	30.1%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	22	36	63.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	156	179	14.7%
Two or More Races	4	17	325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59%	66.4%	7.4%

Schools Near Harrisburg Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)				OSAS Mathematics (2024)				OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harrisburg Middle School	Public	5-8	201 S 6th St	Harrisburg	97446	Linn County	Harrisburg School District 7J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 995-6551	238	14	17.6	66.4%	179 (75.2%)	2 (0.8%)	36 (15.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	17 (7.1%)	20.2	307^th of 371 public middle schools	17.3%		15	342^nd of 380 public middle schools	10.0%	35	38.9	35.1	21.0	19.4	5.7	24.6	17.7	12.9	18.3	8.1	$16,775	$1,629	$15,146
Oaklea Middle School	Public	5-8	1515 Rose St	Junction City	97448	Lane County	Junction City School District 69	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 998-3381	490	26	18.6	51.8%	388 (79.2%)	3 (0.6%)	64 (13.1%)	4 (0.8%)	9 (1.8%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (3.1%)	23.1	294^th of 371 public middle schools	20.8%		42.6	197^th of 380 public middle schools	48.2%	97	32.9	25.0	26.1	33.0	16.9	14.6	15.9	21.4	13.9	19.8	$16,162	$641	$15,521
Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	875 Wilkes Dr	Eugene	97404	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-4300	415	0	21.1	64.6%	307 (74.0%)	7 (1.7%)	52 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	43 (10.4%)	48.6	163^rd of 371 public middle schools	56.1%		34.2	244^th of 380 public middle schools	35.8%	81		45.5	50.0	44.8		22.4	27.1	22.5		27.9	$19,908	$1,345	$18,563
Kelly Middle School	Public	6-8	850 Howard Ave	Eugene	97404	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 790-4740	424	0	18.3	63.9%	229 (54.0%)	3 (0.7%)	120 (28.3%)	8 (1.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.4%)	29.2	259^th of 371 public middle schools	30.2%		39.1	209^th of 380 public middle schools	45.0%	50		28.0	33.3	39.7		17.5	25.3	21.6		16.7	$20,206	$1,352	$18,853
Shasta Middle School	Public	6-8	4656 Barger Ave	Eugene	97402	Lane County	Bethel School District 52	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 688-9611	392	23	16.7	66.3%	253 (64.5%)	7 (1.8%)	73 (18.6%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	44 (11.2%)	19.8	311^th of 371 public middle schools	16.2%		25.9	291^st of 380 public middle schools	23.4%	20		30.8	34.5	19.6		13.2	18.5	13.4		10.3	$18,270	$2,193	$16,077
Cal Young Middle School	Public	6-8	2555 Gilham Rd	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-6400	494	0	20.9	48.0%	347 (70.2%)	14 (2.8%)	60 (12.1%)	14 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	53 (10.7%)	59.1	116^th of 371 public middle schools	68.7%		54.4	146^th of 380 public middle schools	61.6%	30		50.4	41.8	44.7		34.3	32.5	37.4		28.9	$19,796	$1,360	$18,436
Cascade Middle School	Public	6-8	1525 Echo Hollow Rd	Eugene	97402	Lane County	Bethel School District 52	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 689-0641	342	24	14.4	65.2%	171 (50.0%)	5 (1.5%)	122 (35.7%)	4 (1.2%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (6.7%)	15.5	335^th of 371 public middle schools	9.7%		16.5	338^th of 380 public middle schools	11.1%	3		18.0	29.5	23.4		12.3	12.5	13.6		15.7	$18,913	$2,228	$16,686
Monroe Middle School	Public	6-8	2800 Bailey Ln	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-6300	541	0	20.9	54.9%	325 (60.1%)	13 (2.4%)	131 (24.2%)	7 (1.3%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (9.4%)	37.3	223^rd of 371 public middle schools	39.9%		43.5	192^nd of 380 public middle schools	49.5%	31		35.9	36.6	38.5		21.1	26.0	21.5		26.6	$19,105	$1,286	$17,820
Kennedy Middle School	Public	6-8	2200 Bailey Hill Rd	Eugene	97405	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-5500	361	0	19.3	61.2%	225 (62.3%)	3 (0.8%)	84 (23.3%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	37 (10.2%)	53.4	146^th of 371 public middle schools	60.6%		52.7	152^nd of 380 public middle schools	60.0%	6		42.0	42.5	49.0		30.7	24.5	32.0		34.0	$20,445	$1,031	$19,414
Briggs Middle School	Public	6-8	2355 Yolanda Ave	Springfield	97477	Lane County	Springfield School District 19	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 744-6350	428	25	17.4	62.4%	299 (69.9%)	3 (0.7%)	83 (19.4%)	9 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.5%)	52.4	149^th of 371 public middle schools	59.8%		33	255^th of 380 public middle schools	32.9%	106		46.7	49.0	43.1		31.8	26.3	26.1		27.8	$21,020	$1,324	$19,696

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