Cal Young Middle School

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Cal Young Middle School is a public middle school located in Eugene, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 494 students. The school is part of the Eugene School District 4J, which is ranked 20 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cal Young Middle School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 41.8% to 50.4%, compared to the state average of 40.6% to 43.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 32.5% to 37.4%, outperforming the state average of 26.4% to 30.5%. The school's Science proficiency rate for 8th grade in 2023-2024 was 28.9%, also above the state average of 25.9%. Cal Young Middle School performs particularly well in serving its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student populations, ranking 31st out of 153 Oregon middle schools for its Special Education students and 43rd out of 244 for its Low SES students, both with 4-star ratings.

While Cal Young Middle School generally outperforms its nearby counterparts in the Eugene School District 4J, such as Kennedy Middle School and Monroe Middle School, in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, Roosevelt Middle School, also within the district, consistently outperforms Cal Young Middle School across all subject areas and grade levels. Despite its strong academic performance, Cal Young Middle School's overall ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2555 Gilham Rd
       Eugene, OR  97408-1698


(541) 790-6400

District: Eugene School District 4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,796 Help


Students who attend Cal Young Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sheldon High School

Feeder schools for Cal Young Middle School:

Elementary:    Gilham Elementary School
    Willagillespie Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
Hispanic:
13.1%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Compare Details Cal Young Middle School ranks better than 68.7% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Eugene School District 4J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.12. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Hispanic (13.1%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cal Young Middle School is 20.1. 5 middle schools in the Eugene School District 4J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cal Young Middle School is $19,796. 4 middle schools in the Eugene School District 4J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cal Young Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cal Young Middle School 116th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Cal Young Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Eugene School District 4J:

SchoolDigger ranks Eugene School District 4J 20th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cal Young Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.03 31st 270 88.5%
2005 77.65 40th 271 85.2%
2006 67.57 74th 285 74.0%
2007 57.44 119th 295 59.7%
2008 77.59 47th 315 85.1%
2009 72.66 67th 323 79.3%
2010 76.49 49th 343 85.7%
2011 76.04 49th 357 86.3%
2012 78.83 57th 395 85.6%
2013 81.57 47th 377 87.5%
2014 76.83 70th 382 81.7%
2015 80.93 45th 381 88.2%
2016 81.20 46th 383 88.0%
2017 72.01 81st 382 78.8%
2018 70.64 88th 384 77.1%
2019 70.77 91st 379 76.0%
2022 58.40 125th 367 65.9%
2023 54.35 146th 380 61.6%
2024 59.12 116th 371 68.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 73rd 137 46.7%
2019 47.83 52nd 115 54.8%
2022 35.93 72nd 110 34.5%
2023 34.84 81st 114 28.9%
2024 30.07 92nd 125 26.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.93 149th 206 27.7%
2019 30.64 105th 156 32.7%
2022 64.95 29th 143 79.7%
2023 54.64 37th 150 75.3%
2024 64.65 31st 153 79.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.33 112th 325 65.5%
2019 70.46 47th 282 83.3%
2022 58.93 121st 364 66.8%
2023 48.23 148th 312 52.6%
2024 67.82 43rd 244 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.03 76th 342 77.8%
2019 75.40 48th 277 82.7%
2022 49.52 138th 310 55.5%
2023 53.95 127th 323 60.7%
2024 50.63 137th 313 56.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.75 46th 93 50.5%
2023 42.05 75th 103 27.2%
2024 59.88 44th 103 57.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.53 88th 341 74.2%
2019 62.01 103rd 291 64.6%
2022 67.30 78th 312 75.0%
2023 56.73 116th 318 63.5%
2024 66.37 83rd 323 74.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.16 35th 61 42.6%
2022 22.68 36th 41 12.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.40 26th 210 87.6%
2019 60.71 51st 191 73.3%
2022 59.77 45th 194 76.8%
2023 49.62 80th 201 60.2%
2024 37.11 118th 196 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cal Young Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.51 107th 357 70.0%
2019 66.95 100th 344 70.9%
2022 55.90 139th 355 60.8%
2023 54.09 142nd 360 60.6%
2024 62.11 108th 349 69.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Cal Young Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 362 3 10 4 18 n/a n/a 0 397
1989 391 5 12 9 24 n/a n/a 0 441
1990 406 1 5 6 33 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 428 4 7 10 5 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 452 7 4 6 16 n/a n/a 0 485
1993 487 9 14 4 4 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 494 5 19 9 10 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 507 8 18 15 6 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 507 8 18 15 6 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 535 10 12 17 10 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 518 10 25 13 11 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 533 12 17 18 13 n/a n/a 0 593
2000 499 19 27 13 16 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 489 17 38 10 16 n/a n/a 0 570
2002 466 7 40 18 24 n/a n/a 13 568
2003 466 7 40 18 24 n/a n/a 13 568
2004 483 10 39 23 41 n/a n/a 23 619
2005 440 11 40 21 13 n/a n/a 39 564
2006 450 21 39 26 27 n/a n/a 0 563
2007 435 15 41 22 6 n/a n/a 45 564
2008 454 21 38 33 10 n/a n/a 56 612
2009 420 26 38 31 14 n/a n/a 52 581
2010 411 15 42 38 13 n/a n/a 26 545
2011 408 7 44 43 12 3 40 0 557
2012 416 9 39 41 11 4 40 0 560
2013 430 9 40 42 4 1 37 0 563
2014 420 10 30 44 4 1 30 0 539
2015 415 9 27 37 6 1 32 0 527
2016 394 7 25 36 8 1 29 0 500
2017 384 7 26 47 8 3 38 0 513
2018 385 8 26 57 6 4 45 0 531
2019 373 8 21 57 4 5 41 0 509
2020 391 9 27 52 3 6 40 0 528
2021 350 7 24 49 2 1 49 0 482
2022 347 7 21 53 2 1 47 2 480
2023 347 14 14 60 3 3 53 0 494
2024 357 15 11 66 3 3 47 0 502

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 Cal Young Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 20.8 19.0 12.8
1989 441 28.0 15.7 10.9
1990 451 23.9 18.8 6.7
1991 454 23.3 19.4 11.9
1992 485 20.2 24.0 12.2
1993 518 23.7 21.9 13.9
1994 537 23.6 22.8 10.8
1995 554 26.4 21.0 11.9
1996 554 26.4 21.0 11.9
1997 584 24.1 24.2 11
1998 577 24.2 23.8 14
1999 593 26.2 22.6 12.8
2000 574 29.2 19.7 17.6
2001 570 24.7 23.1 12.1
2002 568 24.5 23.2 19.3
2003 568 24.5 23.2 19.3
2004 619 24.8 25.0 19.3
2005 564 23.9 23.6 25.7
2006 563 27.0 20.9 22.2
2007 564 20.2 27.9 27
2008 612 25.6 23.9 27.2
2009 581 27.7 20.9 31.8
2010 545 25.9 21.0 31
2011 557 23.9 23.2 28.4
2012 560 22.9 24.4 29.3
2013 563 21.9 25.6 27.2
2014 539 22.0 24.4 26.2
2015 527 20.0 26.3 26.9
2016 500 19.0 26.3 24.2
2017 513 19.4 26.3 26.9
2018 531 20.9 25.2 32.4
2019 509 21.4 23.7 27.5
2020 528 21.4 24.6 33
2021 482 20.8 23.1 n/a
2022 480 22.9 20.9 n/a
2023 494 0.0 n/a 48
2024 502 24.9 20.1 55.8

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 Cal Young Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 20.8 19.0 12.8
1989 441 28.0 15.7 10.9
1990 451 23.9 18.8 6.7
1991 454 23.3 19.4 11.9
1992 485 20.2 24.0 12.2
1993 518 23.7 21.9 13.9
1994 537 23.6 22.8 10.8
1995 554 26.4 21.0 11.9
1996 554 26.4 21.0 11.9
1997 584 24.1 24.2 11
1998 577 24.2 23.8 14
1999 593 26.2 22.6 12.8
2000 574 29.2 19.7 17.6
2001 570 24.7 23.1 12.1
2002 568 24.5 23.2 19.3
2003 568 24.5 23.2 19.3
2004 619 24.8 25.0 19.3
2005 564 23.9 23.6 25.7
2006 563 27.0 20.9 22.2
2007 564 20.2 27.9 27
2008 612 25.6 23.9 27.2
2009 581 27.7 20.9 31.8
2010 545 25.9 21.0 31
2011 557 23.9 23.2 28.4
2012 560 22.9 24.4 29.3
2013 563 21.9 25.6 27.2
2014 539 22.0 24.4 26.2
2015 527 20.0 26.3 26.9
2016 500 19.0 26.3 24.2
2017 513 19.4 26.3 26.9
2018 531 20.9 25.2 32.4
2019 509 21.4 23.7 27.5
2020 528 21.4 24.6 33
2021 482 20.8 23.1 n/a
2022 480 22.9 20.9 n/a
2023 494 0.0 n/a 48
2024 502 24.9 20.1 55.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cal Young 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 $14,540
2020 n/a n/a $14,727
2021 n/a n/a $15,920
2022 $1,639 (8.7%) $17,276 (91.3%) $18,915
2023 $1,360 (6.9%) $18,436 (93.1%) $19,796

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cal Young Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 91st of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 146th of 380 Middle schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cal Young Middle School)59.742.2
 17.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)56.648.7
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cal Young Middle School)40.524.4
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)4329.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cal Young Middle School)58.146.9
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)5748.1
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cal Young Middle School)5140.7
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)46.537.1
 9.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cal Young Middle School)63.545.7
 17.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)60.446.9
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cal Young Middle School)53.933.6
 20.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)47.332.7
 14.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Cal Young Middle School)51.229.5
 21.7%
   8th Grade Science (Eugene School District 4J)48.234.7
 13.5%
   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 Students509494
 2.9%
African American814
 75%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian2114
 33.3%
Hispanic5760
 5.3%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White373347
 7%
Two or More Races4153
 29.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%48%
 20.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cal Young Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 502 students attended Cal Young Middle School.

Students at Cal Young Middle School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Cal Young Middle School usually go on to attend Sheldon High School

Cal Young Middle School ranks 116th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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