Banks Middle School

Summary:

Banks Middle School is a public middle school located in Banks, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 259 students. The school is part of the Banks School District 13, which is ranked 76 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Banks Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grades 6-8. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 16.9% to 35.3%, while the state average ranged from 40.6% to 43.2%. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 17.5% to 37.3%, compared to the state average of 26.4% to 30.5%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student populations struggling the most.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Banks Middle School significantly underperforms. For example, Stoller Middle School, located in the Beaverton School District, consistently ranks among the top 10 middle schools in Oregon, with proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics well above the state average. Similarly, other nearby schools like Scappoose Middle School and Five Oaks Middle School outperform Banks Middle School in academic metrics. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Banks Middle School (23.94% in 2022-2023) suggests that the school serves a relatively high-need population, which may contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12850 NW Main St
       Banks, OR  97106


(503) 324-3111

District: Banks School District 13

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,470 Help


Students who attend Banks Middle School usually attend:

High:    Banks High School

Feeder schools for Banks Middle School:

Elementary:    Banks Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Compare Details Banks Middle School ranks worse than 59% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.05. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Banks Middle School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banks Middle School is $15,470.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Banks Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Banks Middle School 219th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Banks Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Banks School District 13:

SchoolDigger ranks Banks School District 13 76th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Banks Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.05 101st 270 62.6%
2005 47.25 146th 271 46.1%
2006 66.29 78th 285 72.6%
2007 67.88 71st 295 75.9%
2008 70.82 63rd 315 80.0%
2009 63.35 104th 323 67.8%
2010 63.00 119th 343 65.3%
2011 76.97 47th 357 86.8%
2012 60.88 151st 395 61.8%
2013 62.97 123rd 377 67.4%
2014 58.53 156th 382 59.2%
2015 54.35 164th 381 57.0%
2016 51.88 174th 383 54.6%
2017 55.07 157th 382 58.9%
2018 54.29 159th 384 58.6%
2019 55.09 153rd 379 59.6%
2022 34.32 234th 367 36.2%
2023 39.20 207th 380 45.5%
2024 38.05 219th 371 41.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.39 42nd 137 69.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.33 145th 206 29.6%
2019 67.39 25th 156 84.0%
2024 25.29 137th 153 10.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.26 160th 325 50.8%
2019 38.55 172nd 282 39.0%
2022 34.63 230th 364 36.8%
2023 17.32 282nd 312 9.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.70 147th 342 57.0%
2019 52.17 126th 277 54.5%
2022 43.73 162nd 310 47.7%
2023 43.09 171st 323 47.1%
2024 41.89 166th 313 47.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.84 71st 103 31.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.25 147th 341 56.9%
2019 54.37 123rd 291 57.7%
2022 29.54 217th 312 30.4%
2023 38.65 179th 318 43.7%
2024 36.71 197th 323 39.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.89 82nd 210 61.0%
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Rank History for White students at Banks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.24 186th 357 47.9%
2019 46.51 180th 344 47.7%
2022 31.83 248th 355 30.1%
2023 34.55 234th 360 35.0%
2024 32.01 239th 349 31.5%
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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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Banks Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1989 145 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1990 157 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 165
1991 165 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 164 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1993 134 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 142
1994 139 2 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 150
1995 166 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 174
1996 166 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 174
1997 143 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 149 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 157
1999 152 0 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2000 156 0 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 185 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2002 177 1 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2003 177 1 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2004 199 2 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2005 202 0 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 177 2 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2007 182 1 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2008 203 0 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 189 1 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 205
2010 188 2 5 10 1 n/a n/a 1 207
2011 179 0 1 6 1 4 0 0 191
2012 163 0 2 10 3 3 3 0 184
2013 170 0 2 11 2 0 4 0 189
2014 166 0 3 15 1 0 6 0 191
2015 252 0 6 23 1 1 12 0 295
2016 251 0 5 19 0 1 11 0 287
2017 265 0 5 23 0 1 13 0 307
2018 241 0 2 18 0 1 16 0 278
2019 228 0 1 15 0 2 14 0 260
2020 212 1 2 18 0 2 19 0 254
2021 216 1 1 25 0 0 22 0 265
2022 209 0 1 28 0 1 20 0 259
2023 214 1 2 26 2 1 13 0 259

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 Banks Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 140 9.4 14.8 17.1
1989 146 8.6 16.9 14.4
1990 165 8.7 18.9 9.7
1991 171 9.0 19.0 11.1
1992 167 9.5 17.5 16.8
1993 142 9.7 14.6 16.2
1994 150 9.6 15.6 17.3
1995 174 8.6 20.2 10.3
1996 174 8.6 20.2 10.3
1997 150 8.9 16.9 14.7
1998 157 8.8 17.8 11.5
1999 160 9.1 17.6 18.8
2000 170 8.9 19.1 18.2
2001 199 9.8 20.3 11.1
2002 194 10.1 19.2 19.1
2003 194 10.1 19.2 19.1
2004 215 9.5 22.6 21.4
2005 217 9.7 22.4 25.8
2006 196 10.0 19.6 25.5
2007 198 9.7 20.4 20.2
2008 213 10.7 19.9 15
2009 205 11.2 18.3 18.5
2010 207 9.8 21.1 30.1
2011 191 10.9 17.5 32.5
2012 184 8.3 22.1 29.3
2013 189 7.8 24.2 24.9
2014 191 7.9 24.0 30.4
2015 295 11.0 26.8 36.6
2016 287 12.0 23.9 27.5
2017 307 12.0 25.3 25.1
2018 278 12.2 22.6 30.2
2019 260 12.2 21.2 30.8
2020 254 12.1 20.8 27.6
2021 265 11.6 22.6 n/a
2022 259 14.8 17.4 n/a
2023 259 15.8 16.3 23.9

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 Banks Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 140 9.4 14.8 17.1
1989 146 8.6 16.9 14.4
1990 165 8.7 18.9 9.7
1991 171 9.0 19.0 11.1
1992 167 9.5 17.5 16.8
1993 142 9.7 14.6 16.2
1994 150 9.6 15.6 17.3
1995 174 8.6 20.2 10.3
1996 174 8.6 20.2 10.3
1997 150 8.9 16.9 14.7
1998 157 8.8 17.8 11.5
1999 160 9.1 17.6 18.8
2000 170 8.9 19.1 18.2
2001 199 9.8 20.3 11.1
2002 194 10.1 19.2 19.1
2003 194 10.1 19.2 19.1
2004 215 9.5 22.6 21.4
2005 217 9.7 22.4 25.8
2006 196 10.0 19.6 25.5
2007 198 9.7 20.4 20.2
2008 213 10.7 19.9 15
2009 205 11.2 18.3 18.5
2010 207 9.8 21.1 30.1
2011 191 10.9 17.5 32.5
2012 184 8.3 22.1 29.3
2013 189 7.8 24.2 24.9
2014 191 7.9 24.0 30.4
2015 295 11.0 26.8 36.6
2016 287 12.0 23.9 27.5
2017 307 12.0 25.3 25.1
2018 278 12.2 22.6 30.2
2019 260 12.2 21.2 30.8
2020 254 12.1 20.8 27.6
2021 265 11.6 22.6 n/a
2022 259 14.8 17.4 n/a
2023 259 15.8 16.3 23.9

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 Banks 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 $12,134
2020 n/a n/a $12,305
2021 n/a n/a $11,671
2022 $187 (1.2%) $14,899 (98.8%) $15,086
2023 $243 (1.6%) $15,227 (98.4%) $15,470

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Banks 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 153rd of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 207th of 380 Middle schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Banks Middle School)44.730.8
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Banks School District 13)44.729.4
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Banks Middle School)37.620.3
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Banks School District 13)37.619.4
 18.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Banks Middle School)4735.4
 11.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Banks School District 13)45.136.4
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Banks Middle School)40.923.8
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Banks School District 13)3823.4
 14.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Banks Middle School)62.245.9
 16.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Banks School District 13)61.445.2
 16.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Banks Middle School)48.828.1
 20.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Banks School District 13)48.227.6
 20.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Banks Middle School)4531.6
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Banks School District 13)44.431
 13.4%
   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 Students260259
 0.4%
African American01
American Indian02
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1526
 73.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White228214
 6.1%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%23.9%
 6.8%


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Banks Middle School ranks 219th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Banks Middle School.

Students at Banks Middle School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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