Spencer Butte Middle School

Summary:

Spencer Butte Middle School is a public middle school in Eugene, Oregon, serving 385 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with impressive academic achievement across various subjects and grade levels.

Spencer Butte's students excel on the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) tests, often outperforming the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 8th-grade students achieved 61.5% proficiency in English Language Arts, 40.8% in mathematics, and 29.6% in science, surpassing the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, including strong performance from Hispanic and Special Education students, further highlights its academic excellence. While the school's Gifted and Talented students perform relatively lower, Spencer Butte Middle School remains a standout in the region, outperforming many nearby middle schools such as Roosevelt Middle School.

The school's success can be attributed to factors such as its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average. Additionally, Eugene School District 4J, of which Spencer Butte is a part, is ranked 20 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This combination of strong academic performance, diverse student population, and supportive district makes Spencer Butte Middle School an excellent choice for families in the Eugene area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 500 E 43rd Ave
       Eugene, OR  97405-3999


(541) 790-8300

District: Eugene School District 4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,021 Help


Students who attend Spencer Butte Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Eugene High School

Feeder schools for Spencer Butte Middle School:

Elementary:    Edgewood Community Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Two or more races:
8.3%
Hispanic:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Compare Details Spencer Butte Middle School ranks better than 71.4% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd 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 61.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), two or more races (8.3%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Eugene School District 4J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spencer Butte Middle School is $20,021, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the Eugene School District 4J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer Butte Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Butte Middle School 106th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Spencer Butte 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 Spencer Butte Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.59 15th 270 94.4%
2005 90.26 17th 271 93.7%
2006 85.85 20th 285 93.0%
2007 88.42 19th 295 93.6%
2008 91.37 10th 315 96.8%
2009 90.57 14th 323 95.7%
2010 73.65 60th 343 82.5%
2011 82.84 32nd 357 91.0%
2012 81.27 39th 395 90.1%
2013 86.00 30th 377 92.0%
2014 90.37 19th 382 95.0%
2015 94.48 17th 381 95.5%
2016 85.59 37th 383 90.3%
2017 89.65 22nd 382 94.2%
2018 90.88 24th 384 93.8%
2019 85.64 44th 379 88.4%
2022 74.38 68th 367 81.5%
2023 72.13 67th 380 82.4%
2024 61.41 106th 371 71.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.12 34th 115 70.4%
2024 47.14 62nd 125 50.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.77 8th 206 96.1%
2019 74.14 18th 156 88.5%
2024 63.39 34th 153 77.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.26 24th 325 92.6%
2019 81.74 23rd 282 91.8%
2022 74.91 65th 364 82.1%
2023 72.93 44th 312 85.9%
2024 80.03 15th 244 93.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.80 27th 342 92.1%
2019 85.74 30th 277 89.2%
2022 76.67 52nd 310 83.2%
2023 71.28 66th 323 79.6%
2024 63.25 88th 313 71.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.83 55th 93 40.9%
2023 68.16 34th 103 67.0%
2024 43.08 72nd 103 30.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.55 16th 341 95.3%
2019 75.01 60th 291 79.4%
2022 70.99 65th 312 79.2%
2023 72.41 59th 318 81.4%
2024 59.26 106th 323 67.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.62 7th 61 88.5%
2019 77.16 10th 39 74.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.52 13th 210 93.8%
2019 83.44 14th 191 92.7%
2023 99.00 2nd 201 99.0%
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Rank History for White students at Spencer Butte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.81 25th 357 93.0%
2019 79.92 55th 344 84.0%
2022 64.94 96th 355 73.0%
2023 66.95 86th 360 76.1%
2024 56.56 134th 349 61.6%
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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 Spencer Butte Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 8 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 418 8 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 447 4 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1991 406 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1992 388 3 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 401 4 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 421 5 9 9 3 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 397 14 11 10 11 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 397 14 11 10 11 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 403 15 17 8 11 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 429 15 23 13 10 n/a n/a 0 490
1999 414 10 28 14 7 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 398 12 25 15 7 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 380 7 17 24 7 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 374 8 16 13 15 n/a n/a 19 445
2003 374 8 16 13 15 n/a n/a 19 445
2004 327 9 22 15 30 n/a n/a 20 423
2005 318 15 24 18 13 n/a n/a 39 427
2006 333 15 28 19 18 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 342 9 27 16 8 n/a n/a 51 453
2008 312 6 25 16 7 n/a n/a 64 430
2009 310 5 22 10 5 n/a n/a 77 429
2010 307 6 16 29 4 n/a n/a 50 412
2011 319 10 22 33 5 1 41 0 431
2012 309 12 20 34 8 0 50 0 433
2013 312 13 26 39 3 0 58 0 451
2014 312 13 18 46 3 0 61 0 453
2015 325 13 15 46 1 0 48 0 448
2016 323 10 8 54 3 0 45 0 443
2017 333 2 20 43 5 1 41 0 445
2018 321 1 24 48 8 1 37 0 440
2019 297 2 28 43 9 0 50 0 429
2020 290 4 18 46 5 0 44 0 407
2021 301 8 17 38 5 0 42 0 411
2022 285 9 17 31 2 0 33 1 378
2023 294 7 18 29 2 0 32 3 385

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 Spencer Butte Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 21.8 18.3 9.3
1989 449 23.4 19.1 6.2
1990 468 22.9 20.4 12
1991 420 21.7 19.3 3.3
1992 407 18.0 22.6 10.3
1993 427 19.7 21.7 9.4
1994 447 18.0 24.8 6.9
1995 443 21.3 20.8 9.3
1996 443 21.3 20.8 9.3
1997 454 20.3 22.4 10.4
1998 490 21.8 22.5 11.2
1999 473 20.0 23.7 16.1
2000 457 19.4 23.6 16
2001 435 19.5 22.3 16.6
2002 445 19.3 23.1 14.8
2003 445 19.3 23.1 14.8
2004 423 17.0 24.9 18.6
2005 427 15.5 27.5 24
2006 413 18.0 22.9 24
2007 453 19.3 23.5 25.9
2008 430 20.6 20.9 30.9
2009 429 20.3 21.1 34.4
2010 412 19.6 21.0 31.8
2011 431 19.6 21.8 29
2012 433 17.8 24.3 28.6
2013 451 16.5 27.2 27.7
2014 453 17.7 25.5 29.6
2015 448 18.0 24.8 31.7
2016 443 17.0 26.0 31.4
2017 445 17.2 25.7 26.7
2018 440 17.7 24.7 30.9
2019 429 17.6 24.3 29.6
2020 407 16.5 24.6 29
2021 411 17.3 23.6 44
2022 378 17.5 21.5 n/a
2023 385 0.0 n/a 37.4

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 Spencer Butte Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 21.8 18.3 9.3
1989 449 23.4 19.1 6.2
1990 468 22.9 20.4 12
1991 420 21.7 19.3 3.3
1992 407 18.0 22.6 10.3
1993 427 19.7 21.7 9.4
1994 447 18.0 24.8 6.9
1995 443 21.3 20.8 9.3
1996 443 21.3 20.8 9.3
1997 454 20.3 22.4 10.4
1998 490 21.8 22.5 11.2
1999 473 20.0 23.7 16.1
2000 457 19.4 23.6 16
2001 435 19.5 22.3 16.6
2002 445 19.3 23.1 14.8
2003 445 19.3 23.1 14.8
2004 423 17.0 24.9 18.6
2005 427 15.5 27.5 24
2006 413 18.0 22.9 24
2007 453 19.3 23.5 25.9
2008 430 20.6 20.9 30.9
2009 429 20.3 21.1 34.4
2010 412 19.6 21.0 31.8
2011 431 19.6 21.8 29
2012 433 17.8 24.3 28.6
2013 451 16.5 27.2 27.7
2014 453 17.7 25.5 29.6
2015 448 18.0 24.8 31.7
2016 443 17.0 26.0 31.4
2017 445 17.2 25.7 26.7
2018 440 17.7 24.7 30.9
2019 429 17.6 24.3 29.6
2020 407 16.5 24.6 29
2021 411 17.3 23.6 44
2022 378 17.5 21.5 n/a
2023 385 0.0 n/a 37.4

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 Spencer Butte 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 $14,477
2020 n/a n/a $15,464
2021 n/a n/a $16,294
2022 $1,620 (8.3%) $18,010 (91.7%) $19,630
2023 $1,234 (6.2%) $18,787 (93.8%) $20,021

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spencer Butte 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 44th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 380 Middle schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Butte Middle School)70.248.4
 21.8%
   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 (Spencer Butte Middle School)55.329.2
 26.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)4329.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Butte Middle School)74.764.3
 10.4%
   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 (Spencer Butte Middle School)77.451.8
 25.6%
   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 (Spencer Butte Middle School)5854.7
 3.3%
   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 (Spencer Butte Middle School)6234.1
 27.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)47.332.7
 14.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Spencer Butte Middle School)56.237.5
 18.7%
   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 Students429385
 10.3%
African American27
 250%
American Indian92
 77.8%
Asian2818
 35.7%
Hispanic4329
 32.6%
Pacific Islander00
White297294
 1%
Two or More Races5032
 36%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.6%37.4%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer Butte Middle School

Spencer Butte Middle School ranks 106th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Spencer Butte Middle School are 76% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Spencer Butte Middle School.

Students who attend Spencer Butte Middle School usually go on to attend South Eugene High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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