Shasta Middle School

Summary:

Shasta Middle School is a public middle school located in Eugene, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 392 students. The school is part of the Bethel School District 52, which is ranked 117 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Shasta Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 311 out of 371 schools and a 1-star rating.

Shasta Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) tests, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.8% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.7% and the district average of 31%. The school's performance in mathematics is particularly concerning, with only 13.2% of 6th-graders, 18.5% of 7th-graders, and 13.4% of 8th-graders achieving proficiency or better. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and Multi-racial students performing particularly poorly compared to their peers.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Cascade Middle School in the same district and Spencer Butte Middle School in the Eugene School District 4J, Shasta Middle School consistently underperforms. Spencer Butte Middle School, for example, ranks significantly higher (106 out of 371 Oregon middle schools) and has much higher academic proficiency rates across all subject areas. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Shasta Middle School, as well as the overall challenges faced by the Bethel School District 52, may be contributing factors to the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4656 Barger Ave
       Eugene, OR  97402-1299


(541) 688-9611

District: Bethel School District 52

SchoolDigger Rank:
311th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,270 Help


Students who attend Shasta Middle School usually attend:

High:    Willamette High School

Feeder schools for Shasta Middle School:

Elementary:    Clear Lake Elementary School
    Danebo Elementary School
    Irving Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Compare Details Shasta Middle School ranks worse than 83.8% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.8. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shasta Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shasta Middle School is $18,270.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shasta Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shasta Middle School 311th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Shasta Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bethel School District 52:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel School District 52 117th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shasta Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Shasta Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.05 115th 270 57.4%
2005 32.02 197th 271 27.3%
2006 42.09 178th 285 37.5%
2007 42.97 191st 295 35.3%
2008 58.50 120th 315 61.9%
2009 52.27 162nd 323 49.8%
2010 40.73 220th 343 35.9%
2011 40.39 239th 357 33.1%
2012 36.01 291st 395 26.3%
2013 41.00 248th 377 34.2%
2014 30.51 288th 382 24.6%
2015 41.78 229th 381 39.9%
2016 44.50 217th 383 43.3%
2017 54.86 161st 382 57.9%
2018 37.58 241st 384 37.2%
2019 46.49 190th 379 49.9%
2022 23.45 290th 367 21.0%
2023 25.86 291st 380 23.4%
2024 19.80 311th 371 16.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shasta Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.05 97th 137 29.2%
2023 25.12 91st 114 20.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shasta Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.58 99th 206 51.9%
2019 58.99 38th 156 75.6%
2022 67.17 25th 143 82.5%
2023 43.08 68th 150 54.7%
2024 30.78 115th 153 24.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shasta Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.88 188th 325 42.2%
2019 47.55 133rd 282 52.8%
2022 23.56 286th 364 21.4%
2023 39.56 189th 312 39.4%
2024 23.02 212th 244 13.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shasta Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 277th 342 19.0%
2019 46.08 144th 277 48.0%
2022 29.28 225th 310 27.4%
2023 26.66 243rd 323 24.8%
2024 19.07 272nd 313 13.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Shasta Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.18 170th 341 50.1%
2019 46.38 147th 291 49.5%
2022 21.30 259th 312 17.0%
2023 26.47 244th 318 23.3%
2024 20.39 272nd 323 15.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shasta Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.09 34th 210 83.8%
2019 40.66 110th 191 42.4%
2022 38.53 114th 194 41.2%
2023 33.87 135th 201 32.8%
2024 36.18 120th 196 38.8%
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Rank History for White students at Shasta Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.77 263rd 357 26.3%
2019 45.70 185th 344 46.2%
2022 23.90 283rd 355 20.3%
2023 23.73 298th 360 17.2%
2024 15.08 315th 349 9.7%
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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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by a parent
Friday, February 5, 2021

Open Quote The administration has no idea what they are doing. Everytime I call them about an issue they question me and act like I am in the wrong. I am the parent it should be my decision what name my student is called, what clubs he is allowed to be part of, and what conversations I believe to be appropriate for him to be apart of. The staff of this school is more worried about being p.c. then the concerns of the parents. I feel like my students self awareness of who he is is being altered by a staff that is too overly expressive about "what all he could be". I agree we should all have the right to be who we feel we are (gender, sexual preference, etc.) but middle school age is confusing enough without all the extra input from outside sources. I feel like this school will not listen to me as a parent and I am tried of hearing "I understand but we have to follow the wishes of the student". Excuse me?! When did my child become your decision? I'm done trying to talk to these people, I'm moving to put my student in 4J where education is about education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shasta Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 423 4 3 11 7 n/a n/a 0 448
1989 427 8 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 426 11 6 12 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1991 439 10 5 13 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 496 9 6 17 2 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 515 4 5 13 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1994 512 10 10 16 3 n/a n/a 0 551
1995 522 10 5 19 2 n/a n/a 0 558
1996 522 10 5 19 2 n/a n/a 0 558
1997 564 7 2 19 3 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 534 9 4 24 4 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 520 9 13 23 4 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 486 11 17 21 7 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 447 13 18 22 9 n/a n/a 0 509
2002 477 25 14 27 13 n/a n/a 0 556
2003 477 25 14 27 13 n/a n/a 0 556
2004 442 17 12 24 4 n/a n/a 10 509
2005 437 20 9 38 12 n/a n/a 5 521
2006 373 12 11 49 9 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 380 10 11 55 8 n/a n/a 13 477
2008 391 12 11 58 5 n/a n/a 15 492
2009 395 16 10 59 14 n/a n/a 15 509
2010 440 18 20 65 12 n/a n/a 7 562
2011 374 11 16 72 13 1 21 0 508
2012 369 10 13 72 9 3 25 0 501
2013 334 11 8 65 10 1 38 0 467
2014 320 15 7 71 8 3 34 0 458
2015 303 14 6 66 7 4 34 0 434
2016 282 17 8 93 6 3 35 0 444
2017 292 9 4 83 5 3 39 0 435
2018 283 12 5 77 7 2 33 0 419
2019 304 12 7 73 6 2 21 0 425
2020 265 11 7 74 4 0 27 0 388
2021 267 14 6 81 3 0 45 4 420
2022 243 7 3 79 1 0 42 5 380
2023 253 7 4 73 3 4 44 4 392

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 Shasta Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 24.5 18.2 21.2
1989 449 24.3 18.4 22.7
1990 457 23.6 19.3 18.2
1991 469 24.7 18.9 20.5
1992 530 19.0 27.8 20.9
1993 539 25.5 21.1 22.3
1994 551 25.7 21.4 20.9
1995 558 27.2 20.5 18.8
1996 558 27.2 20.5 18.8
1997 595 26.3 22.6 20.5
1998 575 26.7 21.5 19.5
1999 569 26.3 21.6 30.6
2000 542 25.0 21.7 33.4
2001 509 25.0 20.4 38.3
2002 556 22.5 24.7 41.2
2003 556 22.5 24.7 41.2
2004 509 24.4 20.9 44.3
2005 521 24.8 21.0 0
2006 454 20.0 22.7 48.9
2007 477 23.0 20.7 47
2008 492 27.0 18.2 47.6
2009 509 24.0 21.2 49
2010 562 23.2 24.2 57.1
2011 508 21.9 23.1 55.7
2012 501 21.5 23.3 53.7
2013 467 18.0 25.9 54.6
2014 458 18.0 25.4 60.5
2015 434 19.0 22.8 54.1
2016 444 19.0 23.3 59.5
2017 435 18.0 24.1 54.3
2018 419 17.8 23.5 52.7
2019 425 16.8 25.2 58.1
2020 388 15.8 24.5 52.8
2021 420 16.7 25.0 n/a
2022 380 21.1 17.9 n/a
2023 392 23.3 16.7 66.3

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 Shasta Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 24.5 18.2 21.2
1989 449 24.3 18.4 22.7
1990 457 23.6 19.3 18.2
1991 469 24.7 18.9 20.5
1992 530 19.0 27.8 20.9
1993 539 25.5 21.1 22.3
1994 551 25.7 21.4 20.9
1995 558 27.2 20.5 18.8
1996 558 27.2 20.5 18.8
1997 595 26.3 22.6 20.5
1998 575 26.7 21.5 19.5
1999 569 26.3 21.6 30.6
2000 542 25.0 21.7 33.4
2001 509 25.0 20.4 38.3
2002 556 22.5 24.7 41.2
2003 556 22.5 24.7 41.2
2004 509 24.4 20.9 44.3
2005 521 24.8 21.0 0
2006 454 20.0 22.7 48.9
2007 477 23.0 20.7 47
2008 492 27.0 18.2 47.6
2009 509 24.0 21.2 49
2010 562 23.2 24.2 57.1
2011 508 21.9 23.1 55.7
2012 501 21.5 23.3 53.7
2013 467 18.0 25.9 54.6
2014 458 18.0 25.4 60.5
2015 434 19.0 22.8 54.1
2016 444 19.0 23.3 59.5
2017 435 18.0 24.1 54.3
2018 419 17.8 23.5 52.7
2019 425 16.8 25.2 58.1
2020 388 15.8 24.5 52.8
2021 420 16.7 25.0 n/a
2022 380 21.1 17.9 n/a
2023 392 23.3 16.7 66.3

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 Shasta 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 $12,298
2020 n/a n/a $12,178
2021 n/a n/a $14,018
2022 $2,990 (16.5%) $15,127 (83.5%) $18,117
2023 $2,193 (12.0%) $16,077 (88.0%) $18,270

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shasta Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 291st of 380 Middle schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shasta Middle School)40.639.8
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)43.330.7
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shasta Middle School)31.419.8
 11.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)33.918
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shasta Middle School)5134
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)54.737.6
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shasta Middle School)40.615
 25.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)36.616.5
 20.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shasta Middle School)6025.7
 34.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)56.333.2
 23.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shasta Middle School)39.612
 27.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)41.514.8
 26.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Shasta Middle School)37.819.8
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Bethel School District 52)40.417.6
 22.8%
   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 Students425392
 7.8%
African American127
 41.7%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic7373
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White304253
 16.8%
Two or More Races2144
 109.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.1%66.3%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shasta Middle School

Shasta Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Oregon middle schools.

Students at Shasta Middle School are 65% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.

Students who attend Shasta Middle School usually go on to attend Willamette High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Shasta Middle School.


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