Fern Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Fern Ridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Elmira, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 291 students. The school is part of the Fern Ridge School District 28J, which is ranked 26 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fern Ridge Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Oregon middle schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels. However, the school's Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status (SES) students have performed relatively better than the overall school. In contrast, the school's female, male, and white student subgroups have generally performed below average.

Compared to nearby Eugene School District 4J schools, such as Roosevelt Middle School, Cal Young Middle School, and Spencer Butte Middle School, Fern Ridge Middle School generally underperforms in student proficiency rates and overall school rankings. The Eugene School District 4J schools also have higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios compared to Fern Ridge Middle School, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of Fern Ridge's resource allocation and instructional practices.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 88831 Territorial Rd
       Elmira, OR  97437-9758


(541) 935-8230

District: Fern Ridge School District 28J

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,941 Help


Students who attend Fern Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Elmira High School

Feeder schools for Fern Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Elmira Elementary School
    Veneta Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fern Ridge Middle School ranks worse than 53.9% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fern Ridge Middle School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fern Ridge Middle School is $16,941.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fern Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fern Ridge Middle School 200th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Fern Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Fern Ridge School District 28J:

SchoolDigger ranks Fern Ridge School District 28J 26th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fern Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.61 237th 270 12.2%
2005 17.03 240th 271 11.4%
2006 23.17 244th 285 14.4%
2007 33.67 228th 295 22.7%
2008 55.76 133rd 315 57.8%
2009 51.20 166th 323 48.6%
2010 34.76 254th 343 25.9%
2011 37.70 251st 357 29.7%
2012 30.84 316th 395 20.0%
2013 37.75 261st 377 30.8%
2014 35.36 268th 382 29.8%
2015 22.44 319th 381 16.3%
2016 12.25 358th 383 6.5%
2017 19.74 322nd 382 15.7%
2018 23.57 312th 384 18.8%
2019 32.23 267th 379 29.6%
2022 33.33 240th 367 34.6%
2023 41.21 201st 380 47.1%
2024 42.17 200th 371 46.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 89th 137 35.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.71 117th 206 43.2%
2019 22.08 142nd 156 9.0%
2022 44.49 60th 143 58.0%
2023 49.78 51st 150 66.0%
2024 43.37 75th 153 51.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.66 213th 325 34.5%
2019 32.34 199th 282 29.4%
2022 33.56 237th 364 34.9%
2023 33.68 206th 312 34.0%
2024 55.49 78th 244 68.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.60 275th 342 19.6%
2019 39.68 182nd 277 34.3%
2022 32.65 214th 310 31.0%
2023 52.24 137th 323 57.6%
2024 44.17 158th 313 49.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.00 62nd 93 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.95 292nd 341 14.4%
2019 31.09 212th 291 27.1%
2022 35.70 187th 312 40.1%
2023 33.47 215th 318 32.4%
2024 41.61 180th 323 44.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.41 37th 191 80.6%
2022 23.86 165th 194 14.9%
2023 75.06 26th 201 87.1%
2024 62.53 44th 196 77.6%
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Rank History for White students at Fern Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.47 329th 357 7.8%
2019 21.34 288th 344 16.3%
2022 28.33 266th 355 25.1%
2023 35.26 230th 360 36.1%
2024 33.49 231st 349 33.8%
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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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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fern Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 4 6 10 6 n/a n/a 0 409
1989 402 4 2 13 14 n/a n/a 0 435
1990 400 4 3 7 13 n/a n/a 0 427
1991 398 3 3 6 20 n/a n/a 0 430
1992 407 2 4 4 27 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 441 3 2 3 17 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 475 4 3 7 19 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 476 1 8 15 22 n/a n/a 0 522
1996 476 1 8 15 22 n/a n/a 0 522
1997 492 2 8 12 21 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 508 2 8 7 32 n/a n/a 0 557
1999 457 2 4 8 52 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 414 2 6 6 55 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 394 3 4 9 70 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 336 2 3 12 6 n/a n/a 61 420
2003 336 2 3 12 6 n/a n/a 61 420
2004 304 3 5 12 54 n/a n/a 2 380
2005 336 2 3 13 39 n/a n/a 2 395
2006 325 1 8 22 38 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 299 4 6 22 23 n/a n/a 12 366
2008 277 3 9 21 13 n/a n/a 31 354
2009 270 0 6 18 9 n/a n/a 45 348
2010 275 3 8 26 12 n/a n/a 35 359
2011 307 3 4 23 12 2 3 0 354
2012 277 4 3 18 7 2 9 0 320
2013 272 4 1 14 5 3 10 0 309
2014 278 4 1 15 3 0 10 0 311
2015 275 3 1 18 2 0 8 0 307
2016 293 2 3 18 6 0 9 0 331
2017 273 2 2 20 8 0 8 0 313
2018 293 4 2 19 13 0 13 0 344
2019 311 4 0 26 9 1 16 0 367
2020 328 5 0 23 6 1 12 0 375
2021 288 2 0 34 2 1 11 0 338
2022 254 1 0 28 2 1 11 0 297
2023 242 1 1 30 1 2 13 1 291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fern Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 21.9 18.6 17.8
1989 435 24.8 17.5 19.8
1990 427 23.0 18.5 22.7
1991 430 23.0 18.6 23.3
1992 444 21.6 20.5 25.9
1993 466 24.3 19.2 24.5
1994 508 28.5 17.8 26.6
1995 522 26.9 19.4 29.5
1996 522 26.9 19.4 29.5
1997 535 27.8 19.2 27.3
1998 557 29.8 18.7 26.4
1999 523 29.0 18.0 34
2000 483 29.8 16.2 35
2001 480 27.4 17.5 37.7
2002 420 24.4 17.2 62.4
2003 420 24.4 17.2 62.4
2004 380 15.7 24.2 42.1
2005 395 15.7 25.2 41.7
2006 394 17.0 23.2 37.8
2007 366 18.8 19.5 38.1
2008 354 16.1 22.0 40.9
2009 348 15.5 22.3 54.1
2010 359 15.5 23.0 66.4
2011 354 15.9 22.2 61.9
2012 320 15.1 21.1 57.2
2013 309 14.1 21.8 49.8
2014 311 14.1 21.9 50.2
2015 307 13.0 23.6 49.5
2016 331 14.0 23.6 45.6
2017 313 13.1 23.7 43.8
2018 344 14.0 24.5 52
2019 367 16.0 22.9 47.4
2020 375 17.0 22.0 46.4
2021 338 17.0 19.8 41.4
2022 297 17.6 16.8 n/a
2023 291 17.0 17.1 41.9

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 Fern Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 21.9 18.6 17.8
1989 435 24.8 17.5 19.8
1990 427 23.0 18.5 22.7
1991 430 23.0 18.6 23.3
1992 444 21.6 20.5 25.9
1993 466 24.3 19.2 24.5
1994 508 28.5 17.8 26.6
1995 522 26.9 19.4 29.5
1996 522 26.9 19.4 29.5
1997 535 27.8 19.2 27.3
1998 557 29.8 18.7 26.4
1999 523 29.0 18.0 34
2000 483 29.8 16.2 35
2001 480 27.4 17.5 37.7
2002 420 24.4 17.2 62.4
2003 420 24.4 17.2 62.4
2004 380 15.7 24.2 42.1
2005 395 15.7 25.2 41.7
2006 394 17.0 23.2 37.8
2007 366 18.8 19.5 38.1
2008 354 16.1 22.0 40.9
2009 348 15.5 22.3 54.1
2010 359 15.5 23.0 66.4
2011 354 15.9 22.2 61.9
2012 320 15.1 21.1 57.2
2013 309 14.1 21.8 49.8
2014 311 14.1 21.9 50.2
2015 307 13.0 23.6 49.5
2016 331 14.0 23.6 45.6
2017 313 13.1 23.7 43.8
2018 344 14.0 24.5 52
2019 367 16.0 22.9 47.4
2020 375 17.0 22.0 46.4
2021 338 17.0 19.8 41.4
2022 297 17.6 16.8 n/a
2023 291 17.0 17.1 41.9

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 Fern Ridge 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 $11,613
2020 n/a n/a $11,453
2021 n/a n/a $13,694
2022 $1,933 (11.4%) $15,008 (88.6%) $16,941

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fern Ridge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 201st of 380 Middle schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Ridge Middle School)43.836
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Ridge School District 28J)43.134.7
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fern Ridge Middle School)26.422.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fern Ridge School District 28J)2621.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Ridge Middle School)47.537.6
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Ridge School District 28J)47.136.7
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fern Ridge Middle School)2829.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fern Ridge School District 28J)27.727.6
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Ridge Middle School)45.243.2
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Ridge School District 28J)44.342.9
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fern Ridge Middle School)30.123
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fern Ridge School District 28J)29.522.2
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Fern Ridge Middle School)36.529.7
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Fern Ridge School District 28J)35.828.7
 7.1%
   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 Students367291
 20.7%
African American41
 75%
American Indian91
 88.9%
Asian01
Hispanic2630
 15.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White311242
 22.2%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%41.9%
 5.5%


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Students at Fern Ridge Middle School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Fern Ridge Middle School.

Fern Ridge Middle School ranks 200th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fern Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Elmira High School


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