Culver Middle School

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Culver Middle School ranks 148 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Culver Middle School is a public middle school in Culver, Oregon, serving 173 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Culver School District 4, which is ranked 52 out of 140 districts in the state.

Culver Middle School has consistently outperformed the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 6th grade at 47.3%, 7th grade at 53.7%, and 8th grade at 61.7% in 2023-2024. However, the school's mathematics performance has been more mixed, with 6th and 7th grades scoring below the state average, but 8th grade scoring higher at 35% proficient or better. In science, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rate of 15.2% is significantly lower than the state average of 25.9%. The school performs well for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, but its performance for special education students has been more variable.

Despite serving a high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Culver Middle School spends $16,753 per student, which is higher than the nearby Obsidian Middle School ($14,998) and Elton Gregory Middle School ($14,661). The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.4 in 2022-2023 is also lower than the nearby Obsidian Middle School (20.4) and Elton Gregory Middle School (20.1), suggesting that the higher spending may be directed towards smaller class sizes. Overall, Culver Middle School has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in ELA and for certain student subgroups, despite the challenges it faces.

Detail:

Public 6-8

218 West F St
Culver, OR 97734

(541) 546-3090

District: Culver School District 4

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,753

Students who attend Culver Middle School usually attend:

High:

Culver High School

Feeder schools for Culver Middle School:

Elementary:

Culver Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.2%

Hispanic:

28.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Culver Middle School ranks better than 60.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), Hispanic (28.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Culver Middle School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Culver Middle School employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Culver Middle School is $16,753.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Culver Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Culver Middle School 148^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Culver Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Culver School District 4:

SchoolDigger ranks Culver School District 4 52^nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Culver Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Culver Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	46.85	146^th	270	45.9%
2005	44.46	158^th	271	41.7%
2006	29.76	228^th	285	20.0%
2007	59.52	106^th	295	64.1%
2008	43.04	194^th	315	38.4%
2009	45.28	186^th	323	42.4%
2010	39.53	225^th	343	34.4%
2011	37.37	255^th	357	28.6%
2012	51.73	204^th	395	48.4%
2013	62.71	126^th	377	66.6%
2014	69.42	107^th	382	72.0%
2015	53.22	171^st	381	55.1%
2016	30.54	290^th	383	24.3%
2017	62.82	115^th	382	69.9%
2018	48.91	185^th	384	51.8%
2019	37.32	243^rd	379	35.9%
2022	38.54	215^th	367	41.4%
2023	45.24	180^th	380	52.6%
2024	52.54	148^th	371	60.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Culver Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.65	158^th	206	23.3%
2023	40.81	71^st	150	52.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	52.02	138^th	325	57.5%
2019	46.78	139^th	282	50.7%
2022	38.74	212^th	364	41.8%
2023	63.09	79^th	312	74.7%
2024	74.99	25^th	244	89.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Culver Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	36.97	233^rd	342	31.9%
2019	43.96	165^th	277	40.4%
2022	48.41	142^nd	310	54.2%
2023	45.49	158^th	323	51.1%
2024	58.50	105^th	313	66.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Culver Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	61.71	106^th	341	68.9%
2019	49.51	141^st	291	51.5%
2022	37.82	177^th	312	43.3%
2023	47.73	138^th	318	56.6%
2024	45.78	158^th	323	51.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Culver Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	45.64	114^th	210	45.7%
2019	50.53	74^th	191	61.3%
2022	50.44	73^rd	194	62.4%
2023	49.34	81^st	201	59.7%
2024	47.79	85^th	196	56.6%

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Rank History for White students at Culver Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	48.49	182^nd	357	49.0%
2019	34.86	234^th	344	32.0%
2022	40.24	212^th	355	40.3%
2023	44.25	181^st	360	49.7%
2024	59.00	122^nd	349	65.0%

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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 Culver Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	66	0	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	81
1994	75	0	1	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	101
1995	89	1	3	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	125
1996	89	1	3	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	125
1997	88	1	0	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	120
1998	67	1	0	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	110
1999	89	0	1	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	133
2000	106	0	2	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	146
2001	116	0	1	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	150
2002	163	1	0	40	4	n/a	n/a	1	209
2003	163	1	0	40	4	n/a	n/a	1	209
2004	128	1	0	32	2	n/a	n/a	1	164
2005	119	1	1	35	1	n/a	n/a	6	163
2006	95	0	0	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	136
2007	100	1	0	36	2	n/a	n/a	3	142
2008	112	1	0	42	3	n/a	n/a	4	162
2009	108	0	1	40	4	n/a	n/a	3	156
2010	119	2	3	39	6	n/a	n/a	5	174
2011	114	2	2	36	2	0	2	0	158
2012	127	2	1	43	2	0	3	0	178
2013	126	2	0	57	3	0	2	0	190
2014	112	2	1	60	5	0	5	0	185
2015	99	1	0	63	4	0	2	0	169
2016	109	1	0	50	5	0	1	0	166
2017	112	2	0	43	4	0	2	0	163
2018	128	4	0	42	2	0	1	0	177
2019	109	3	0	53	0	0	5	0	170
2020	109	0	0	58	2	0	9	0	178
2021	96	0	0	58	1	0	10	0	165
2022	107	0	0	52	0	0	8	0	167
2023	118	0	0	50	0	0	5	0	173

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 Culver Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	81	4.4	18.4	38.3
1994	101	6.0	16.8	38.6
1995	125	8.9	14.0	35.2
1996	125	8.9	14.0	35.2
1997	120	6.7	17.9	30.8
1998	110	7.0	15.7	38.2
1999	133	6.4	20.8	52.6
2000	146	7.3	20.0	61.6
2001	150	6.8	22.1	54.7
2002	209	8.1	25.8	38.9
2003	209	8.1	25.8	38.9
2004	164	6.9	23.8	63.8
2005	163	8.7	18.7	53.5
2006	136	9.0	15.1	57.4
2007	142	7.3	19.5	53.2
2008	162	8.3	19.5	63.9
2009	156	8.0	19.5	66.7
2010	174	8.4	20.5	72.2
2011	158	8.6	18.3	68.4
2012	178	6.9	25.6	68
2013	190	7.3	25.7	75.8
2014	185	8.0	23.1	73.5
2015	169	7.0	24.1	69.2
2016	166	8.0	20.7	65.7
2017	163	8.4	19.2	66.9
2018	177	8.3	21.2	65
2019	170	8.3	20.4	66.5
2020	178	9.3	19.0	68
2021	165	10.5	15.6	n/a
2022	167	10.5	15.8	n/a
2023	173	10.5	16.4	68.8

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 Culver Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	81	4.4	18.4	38.3
1994	101	6.0	16.8	38.6
1995	125	8.9	14.0	35.2
1996	125	8.9	14.0	35.2
1997	120	6.7	17.9	30.8
1998	110	7.0	15.7	38.2
1999	133	6.4	20.8	52.6
2000	146	7.3	20.0	61.6
2001	150	6.8	22.1	54.7
2002	209	8.1	25.8	38.9
2003	209	8.1	25.8	38.9
2004	164	6.9	23.8	63.8
2005	163	8.7	18.7	53.5
2006	136	9.0	15.1	57.4
2007	142	7.3	19.5	53.2
2008	162	8.3	19.5	63.9
2009	156	8.0	19.5	66.7
2010	174	8.4	20.5	72.2
2011	158	8.6	18.3	68.4
2012	178	6.9	25.6	68
2013	190	7.3	25.7	75.8
2014	185	8.0	23.1	73.5
2015	169	7.0	24.1	69.2
2016	166	8.0	20.7	65.7
2017	163	8.4	19.2	66.9
2018	177	8.3	21.2	65
2019	170	8.3	20.4	66.5
2020	178	9.3	19.0	68
2021	165	10.5	15.6	n/a
2022	167	10.5	15.8	n/a
2023	173	10.5	16.4	68.8

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 Culver Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$11,679
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,478
2021	n/a	n/a	$15,925
2022	$1,551 (9.3%)	$15,201 (90.7%)	$16,753

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Culver 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 243^rd of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 180^th of 380 Middle schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Culver Middle School)	70.7	34.9	35.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Culver School District 4)	70.7	34.9	35.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Culver Middle School)	32.2	16.3	15.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Culver School District 4)	32.2	16.3	15.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Culver Middle School)	59.6	67.8	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Culver School District 4)	59.6	67.8	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Culver Middle School)	21.7	23.7	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Culver School District 4)	21.7	23.7	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Culver Middle School)	44.9	46.3	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Culver School District 4)	44	46.3	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Culver Middle School)	19.1	20	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Culver School District 4)	18.8	20	1.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Culver Middle School)	13.2	25	11.8%
8th Grade Science (Culver School District 4)	13	25	12%
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	170	173	1.8%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	53	50	5.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	118	8.3%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	68.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Culver 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 (2022)
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
Culver Middle School	Public	6-8	218 West F St	Culver	97734	Jefferson County	Culver School District 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 546-3090	173	11	16.4	68.8%	118 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	52.5	148^th of 371 public middle schools	60.1%		45.2	180^th of 380 public middle schools	52.6%	32	47.3	53.7	61.7	23.6	19.5	35.0	15.2	$16,753	$1,551	$15,201
Jefferson County Middle School	Public	6-8	1180 SE Kemper Way	Madras	97741	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 475-7253	473	26	18.1	94.5%	195 (41.2%)	1 (0.2%)	220 (46.5%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.4%)	30.2	253^rd of 371 public middle schools	31.8%		33	254^th of 380 public middle schools	33.2%	1	29.0	37.9	33.3	16.7	20.4	21.4	23.2	$19,345	$2,945	$16,401
Elton Gregory Middle School	Public	6-8	1220 NW Upas Ave	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 526-6440	709	35	20.1	39.5%	491 (69.3%)	4 (0.6%)	163 (23.0%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.5%)	38.4	216^th of 371 public middle schools	41.8%		36.6	225^th of 380 public middle schools	40.8%	9	42.3	37.0	39.0	27.3	20.5	22.2	20.4	$14,661	$1,647	$13,014
Obsidian Middle School	Public	6-8	1335 SW Obsidian Ave	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 923-4900	591	29	20.4	47.7%	408 (69.0%)	2 (0.3%)	152 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.4%)	46.5	175^th of 371 public middle schools	52.8%		48.3	171^st of 380 public middle schools	55.0%	4	43.2	46.1	45.8	14.9	26.2	30.5	25.7	$14,998	$1,483	$13,515

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