Is Astoria Middle School a good school?

Astoria Middle School ranks 263 rd of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Astoria Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Astoria Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Astoria Middle School?

Students at Astoria Middle School are 75% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Astoria Middle School attend?

Students who attend Astoria Middle School usually go on to attend Astoria Senior High School

Astoria Middle School

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.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1100 Klaskanine Ave
Astoria, OR 97103-5300

(503) 325-4331

District: Astoria School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
263^rd of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,768

Students who attend Astoria Middle School usually attend:

High:

Astoria Senior High School

Feeder schools for Astoria Middle School:

Elementary:	Astor Elementary School
	Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 417

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Astoria Middle School ranks worse than 70.9% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.59. (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 (74.6%), Hispanic (20.4%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Astoria Middle School is 16. (See more...)

Compare Astoria Middle School employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Astoria Middle School is $16,768.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Astoria Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Astoria Middle School 263^rd of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Astoria Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Astoria School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Astoria School District 1 82^nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Astoria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	36.54	183^rd	270	32.2%
2005	60.01	94^th	271	65.3%
2006	48.19	145^th	285	49.1%
2007	45.77	180^th	295	39.0%
2008	49.47	162^nd	315	48.6%
2009	46.36	184^th	323	43.0%
2010	45.77	203^rd	343	40.8%
2011	31.42	274^th	357	23.2%
2012	38.16	284^th	395	28.1%
2013	58.06	151^st	377	59.9%
2014	65.32	130^th	382	66.0%
2015	64.08	115^th	381	69.8%
2016	48.33	200^th	383	47.8%
2017	39.74	236^th	382	38.2%
2018	41.46	223^rd	384	41.9%
2019	36.46	248^th	379	34.6%
2022	37.87	217^th	367	40.9%
2023	30.30	268^th	380	29.5%
2024	28.59	263^rd	371	29.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Astoria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	19.61	191^st	206	7.3%
2022	37.12	85^th	143	40.6%
2023	49.35	53^rd	150	64.7%
2024	57.13	44^th	153	71.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Astoria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	32.71	244^th	325	24.9%
2019	33.34	195^th	282	30.9%
2022	38.12	214^th	364	41.2%
2023	47.32	155^th	312	50.3%
2024	26.23	195^th	244	20.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Astoria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	48.17	181^st	342	47.1%
2019	45.57	149^th	277	46.2%
2022	32.69	213^th	310	31.3%
2023	27.51	236^th	323	26.9%
2024	23.63	246^th	313	21.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Astoria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	33.75	241^st	341	29.3%
2019	30.15	215^th	291	26.1%
2022	44.55	154^th	312	50.6%
2023	34.95	204^th	318	35.8%
2024	34.20	210^th	323	35.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Astoria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	20.32	191^st	210	9.0%
2019	27.18	153^rd	191	19.9%
2022	32.70	133^rd	194	31.4%
2023	23.80	171^st	201	14.9%
2024	35.80	124^th	196	36.7%

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Rank History for White students at Astoria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	42.13	218^th	357	38.9%
2019	33.08	245^th	344	28.8%
2022	42.41	201^st	355	43.4%
2023	29.92	255^th	360	29.2%
2024	24.07	271^st	349	22.3%

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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 Astoria Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	444	0	15	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	475
1989	470	1	11	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	499
1990	461	0	9	19	9	n/a	n/a	0	498
1991	465	1	12	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	498
1992	475	2	12	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	506
1993	504	2	8	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	536
1994	546	2	10	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1995	552	3	16	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	601
1996	552	3	16	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	601
1997	560	3	16	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	614
1998	551	3	13	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	597
1999	531	2	13	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	575
2000	513	1	17	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	556
2001	483	3	15	37	6	n/a	n/a	0	544
2002	482	5	10	49	3	n/a	n/a	1	550
2003	482	5	10	49	3	n/a	n/a	1	550
2004	283	6	10	35	3	n/a	n/a	1	338
2005	279	0	9	28	6	n/a	n/a	2	324
2006	265	3	6	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	300
2007	254	4	8	29	6	n/a	n/a	2	303
2008	261	1	7	23	8	n/a	n/a	3	303
2009	269	1	2	18	2	n/a	n/a	1	293
2010	375	2	4	33	6	n/a	n/a	9	429
2011	355	0	5	66	3	0	22	0	451
2012	362	3	8	69	6	0	25	0	473
2013	330	0	10	61	3	3	22	0	429
2014	340	0	5	63	2	2	18	0	430
2015	322	1	7	58	2	4	18	0	412
2016	345	1	8	77	2	2	17	0	452
2017	313	1	8	64	1	2	15	0	404
2018	334	3	7	62	2	3	13	0	424
2019	349	1	6	78	4	3	20	1	462
2020	335	4	4	91	4	3	21	1	463
2021	308	3	1	98	1	6	16	2	435
2022	290	3	2	88	2	3	12	1	401
2023	311	0	2	85	4	2	11	2	417

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 Astoria Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	475	27.2	17.4	20
1989	499	18.2	27.4	21
1990	498	29.1	17.1	25.7
1991	498	29.8	16.7	19.3
1992	506	20.5	24.6	25.3
1993	536	27.9	19.2	24.8
1994	579	28.7	20.2	31.1
1995	601	30.2	19.9	27.8
1996	601	30.2	19.9	27.8
1997	614	32.0	19.2	24.9
1998	597	32.5	18.4	25.5
1999	575	31.2	18.4	32
2000	556	31.2	17.8	32.9
2001	544	30.8	17.7	34.6
2002	550	29.2	18.8	43.4
2003	550	29.2	18.8	43.4
2004	338	20.2	16.7	46.6
2005	324	21.1	15.4	42.2
2006	300	20.0	15.0	41
2007	303	19.4	15.6	43.9
2008	303	19.4	15.6	46.7
2009	293	18.4	15.9	47.9
2010	429	21.8	19.6	46.7
2011	451	23.7	18.9	48.1
2012	473	25.6	18.4	58.6
2013	429	25.4	16.8	55.7
2014	430	24.4	17.5	54.4
2015	412	24.0	17.1	52.2
2016	452	23.0	19.6	57.3
2017	404	22.5	17.8	50.5
2018	424	23.0	18.4	62.5
2019	462	22.0	21.0	52.6
2020	463	21.0	22.0	43.6
2021	435	24.5	17.7	n/a
2022	401	23.8	16.7	n/a
2023	417	25.9	16.0	37.9

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 Astoria Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	475	27.2	17.4	20
1989	499	18.2	27.4	21
1990	498	29.1	17.1	25.7
1991	498	29.8	16.7	19.3
1992	506	20.5	24.6	25.3
1993	536	27.9	19.2	24.8
1994	579	28.7	20.2	31.1
1995	601	30.2	19.9	27.8
1996	601	30.2	19.9	27.8
1997	614	32.0	19.2	24.9
1998	597	32.5	18.4	25.5
1999	575	31.2	18.4	32
2000	556	31.2	17.8	32.9
2001	544	30.8	17.7	34.6
2002	550	29.2	18.8	43.4
2003	550	29.2	18.8	43.4
2004	338	20.2	16.7	46.6
2005	324	21.1	15.4	42.2
2006	300	20.0	15.0	41
2007	303	19.4	15.6	43.9
2008	303	19.4	15.6	46.7
2009	293	18.4	15.9	47.9
2010	429	21.8	19.6	46.7
2011	451	23.7	18.9	48.1
2012	473	25.6	18.4	58.6
2013	429	25.4	16.8	55.7
2014	430	24.4	17.5	54.4
2015	412	24.0	17.1	52.2
2016	452	23.0	19.6	57.3
2017	404	22.5	17.8	50.5
2018	424	23.0	18.4	62.5
2019	462	22.0	21.0	52.6
2020	463	21.0	22.0	43.6
2021	435	24.5	17.7	n/a
2022	401	23.8	16.7	n/a
2023	417	25.9	16.0	37.9

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 Astoria Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$11,535
2020	n/a	n/a	$11,317
2021	n/a	n/a	$13,431
2022	$623 (4.0%)	$14,804 (96.0%)	$15,427
2023	$789 (4.7%)	$15,978 (95.3%)	$16,768

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Astoria 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 248^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 268^th of 380 Middle schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Astoria Middle School)	41.2	34.7	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Astoria School District 1)	41	34.5	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Astoria Middle School)	29.9	13.2	16.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Astoria School District 1)	29.7	13.1	16.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Astoria Middle School)	50.3	37.6	12.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Astoria School District 1)	50	36.8	13.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Astoria Middle School)	36.7	24.2	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Astoria School District 1)	36	23.7	12.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Astoria Middle School)	50.4	36.5	13.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Astoria School District 1)	50	35.5	14.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Astoria Middle School)	28.5	18.5	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Astoria School District 1)	28	18	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Astoria Middle School)	34.6	22.6	12%
8th Grade Science (Astoria School District 1)	34.6	22	12.6%
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	462	417	9.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	78	85	9%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	349	311	10.9%
Two or More Races	20	11	45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.6%	37.9%	14.7%

Schools Near Astoria 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 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Astoria Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 Klaskanine Ave	Astoria	97103	Clatsop County	Astoria School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 325-4331	417	26	16.0	37.9%	311 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (20.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	28.6	263^rd of 371 public middle schools	29.1%		30.3	268^th of 380 public middle schools	29.5%	5	31.6	26.3	41.9	18.5	18.5	21.7	20.0	$16,768	$789	$15,978
Warrenton Middle School	Public	6-8	1050 SE Warrior Way	Warrenton	97146	Clatsop County	Warrenton-Hammond School District 30	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 861-2281	244	14	17.8	41.0%	164 (67.2%)	1 (0.4%)	43 (17.6%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	4 (1.6%)	25 (10.2%)	30.3	252^nd of 371 public middle schools	32.1%		25.6	293^rd of 380 public middle schools	22.9%	41	23.3	29.3	42.6	8.0	16.7	25.4	32.8	$15,882	$00	$15,882
Seaside Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 Spruce Dr Ste 200	Seaside	97138	Clatsop County	Seaside School District 10	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 738-5586	392	21	18.6		245 (62.5%)	2 (0.5%)	116 (29.6%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.3%)	33.9	237^th of 371 public middle schools	36.1%		37.9	215^th of 380 public middle schools	43.4%	22	38.1	34.5	42.2	24.0	16.2	17.6	21.0	$14,748	$435	$14,313

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