Summary:
Astoria Middle School is a public middle school in Astoria, Oregon, serving 417 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Astoria School District 1, which is ranked 82 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Astoria Middle School's academic performance, as measured by state assessment test scores, is generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 26.3% for 7th grade to 41.9% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 43.2% and 40.6%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 18.5% for 6th and 7th grades to 21.7% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 28.4%, 30.5%, and 26.4%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Special Education students performing relatively well, but its Hispanic and White student populations ranking much lower compared to their peers.
While Astoria Middle School's spending per student for the 2021-2022 school year was $15,427, which is higher than the nearby Seaside Middle School ($13,670) and Warrenton Middle School ($15,290), its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates and statewide rankings, is generally lower. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and community engagement, may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Astoria School District 1
SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 371 Oregon Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,427
Students who attend Astoria Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Astoria Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.0
Number of students: 417
Racial breakdown:
White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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American Indian:
1.0%
Asian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
Not Specified:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.9%
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