Is Nyssa Middle School a good school?

Nyssa Middle School ranks 235 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nyssa Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Nyssa Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Nyssa Middle School?

Students at Nyssa Middle School are 72% Hispanic, 27% White.

What high school do graduates of Nyssa Middle School attend?

Students who attend Nyssa Middle School usually go on to attend Nyssa High School

Nyssa Middle School

Summary:

Nyssa Middle School is a public middle school in Nyssa, Oregon, serving 289 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Nyssa School District 26, which is ranked 40 out of 140 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Nyssa Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, it performs relatively well for its White and Hispanic student populations, ranking in the top half of the state. However, the school struggles with its English Language Learner and Special Education student populations, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Oregon middle schools for these subgroups. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages, with some exceptions. Compared to nearby Vale Middle School and Ontario Middle School, Nyssa Middle School performs significantly worse across all academic measures.

Nyssa Middle School faces several challenges, including a very high percentage of students (over 93%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school also appears to have a significant population of migrant students, which suggests the district may need to focus on supporting the unique needs of this student group. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, indicating that its performance is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

101 S 11th St
Nyssa, OR 97913-3600

(541) 372-3891

District: Nyssa School District 26

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,497

Students who attend Nyssa Middle School usually attend:

High:

Nyssa High School

Feeder schools for Nyssa Middle School:

Elementary:

Nyssa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.3%

White:

26.6%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nyssa Middle School ranks worse than 63.3% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.3%), White (26.6%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nyssa Middle School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Nyssa Middle School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nyssa Middle School is $19,497.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nyssa Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nyssa Middle School 235^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Nyssa Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Nyssa School District 26:

SchoolDigger ranks Nyssa School District 26 40^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nyssa Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Nyssa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	50.56	130^th	270	51.9%
2005	38.50	178^th	271	34.3%
2006	62.77	93^rd	285	67.4%
2007	72.84	58^th	295	80.3%
2008	55.02	139^th	315	55.9%
2009	43.70	194^th	323	39.9%
2010	51.97	178^th	343	48.1%
2011	51.52	185^th	357	48.2%
2012	41.36	267^th	395	32.4%
2013	27.04	302^nd	377	19.9%
2014	22.55	317^th	382	17.0%
2015	23.34	312^th	381	18.1%
2016	30.74	288^th	383	24.8%
2017	36.08	250^th	382	34.6%
2018	40.19	233^rd	384	39.3%
2019	23.19	306^th	379	19.3%
2022	29.62	257^th	367	30.0%
2023	33.11	252^nd	380	33.7%
2024	34.40	235^th	371	36.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nyssa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	52.81	14^th	46	69.6%
2023	84.40	1^st	19	94.7%
2024	29.56	20^th	22	9.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nyssa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	23.34	174^th	206	15.5%
2019	21.11	145^th	156	7.1%
2024	23.08	140^th	153	8.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	62.30	80^th	325	75.4%
2019	45.15	147^th	282	47.9%
2022	29.82	254^th	364	30.2%
2023	51.88	130^th	312	58.3%
2024	54.55	81^st	244	66.8%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Nyssa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.42	7^th	23	69.6%
2024	67.60	3^rd	26	88.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Nyssa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	42.82	201^st	342	41.2%
2019	28.72	211^th	277	23.8%
2022	34.69	205^th	310	33.9%
2023	29.89	228^th	323	29.4%
2024	27.75	221^st	313	29.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Nyssa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	38.00	221^st	341	35.2%
2019	23.33	243^rd	291	16.5%
2022	28.34	225^th	312	27.9%
2023	37.99	182^nd	318	42.8%
2024	41.07	182^nd	323	43.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nyssa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	40.51	126^th	210	40.0%
2019	22.39	166^th	191	13.1%
2022	34.15	127^th	194	34.5%
2023	31.64	144^th	201	28.4%
2024	43.34	94^th	196	52.0%

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Rank History for White students at Nyssa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	75.35	70^th	357	80.4%
2019	53.30	149^th	344	56.7%
2022	60.68	115^th	355	67.6%
2023	79.01	54^th	360	85.0%
2024	69.74	82^nd	349	76.5%

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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 Nyssa Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	129	0	2	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	222
1989	133	0	2	108	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1990	124	1	2	97	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1991	131	1	2	98	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1992	117	1	1	131	1	n/a	n/a	0	251
1993	134	1	2	133	2	n/a	n/a	0	272
1994	121	1	5	132	2	n/a	n/a	0	261
1995	128	0	6	135	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1996	128	0	6	135	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1997	123	0	7	141	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1998	112	0	7	181	1	n/a	n/a	0	301
1999	93	1	9	185	1	n/a	n/a	0	289
2000	108	0	4	175	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2001	107	1	1	154	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2002	103	1	3	159	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2003	103	1	3	159	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2004	112	1	2	161	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2005	100	0	2	154	2	n/a	n/a	4	262
2006	99	0	0	163	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2007	89	0	1	144	0	n/a	n/a	20	254
2008	96	0	1	152	1	n/a	n/a	28	278
2009	108	0	2	122	1	n/a	n/a	30	263
2010	105	0	1	162	1	n/a	n/a	11	280
2011	90	0	1	170	2	0	10	0	273
2012	79	0	0	194	2	0	8	0	283
2013	73	0	0	198	2	0	5	0	278
2014	80	0	1	184	0	0	4	0	269
2015	74	0	2	175	0	0	3	0	254
2016	85	0	3	174	0	0	5	0	267
2017	85	0	5	163	0	0	7	0	260
2018	87	0	0	175	0	0	7	0	269
2019	86	0	0	163	0	0	14	0	263
2020	100	0	0	183	0	0	10	0	293
2021	87	0	0	190	0	0	8	0	285
2022	86	1	0	192	0	0	4	0	283
2023	77	1	0	209	0	0	2	0	289

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 Nyssa Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	222	14.3	15.5	36
1989	243	13.5	18.0	53.1
1990	224	13.0	17.2	48.7
1991	232	13.0	17.8	44.8
1992	251	10.0	25.1	57
1993	272	15.0	18.1	49.3
1994	261	16.0	16.3	44.8
1995	269	17.5	15.4	48.7
1996	269	17.5	15.4	48.7
1997	271	18.0	15.1	47.2
1998	301	18.5	16.3	60.1
1999	289	19.0	15.2	54
2000	287	18.0	15.9	54.4
2001	263	20.0	13.2	74.9
2002	267	18.0	14.8	75.7
2003	267	18.0	14.8	75.7
2004	276	18.4	15.0	71.4
2005	262	19.6	13.4	67.4
2006	262	20.0	13.1	68.7
2007	254	21.2	12.0	75.2
2008	278	19.7	14.1	76
2009	263	20.0	13.1	75.5
2010	280	19.9	14.0	65.1
2011	273	18.7	14.5	64.5
2012	283	17.8	15.8	68.2
2013	278	16.9	16.4	68.3
2014	269	16.8	15.9	68.4
2015	254	17.0	14.9	71.7
2016	267	17.0	15.7	71.9
2017	260	17.3	15.0	71.9
2018	269	15.9	16.9	71.7
2019	263	17.1	15.3	71.5
2020	293	18.6	15.7	71.7
2021	285	19.2	14.8	n/a
2022	283	20.3	13.9	n/a
2023	289	19.8	14.5	93.4

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 Nyssa Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	222	14.3	15.5	36
1989	243	13.5	18.0	53.1
1990	224	13.0	17.2	48.7
1991	232	13.0	17.8	44.8
1992	251	10.0	25.1	57
1993	272	15.0	18.1	49.3
1994	261	16.0	16.3	44.8
1995	269	17.5	15.4	48.7
1996	269	17.5	15.4	48.7
1997	271	18.0	15.1	47.2
1998	301	18.5	16.3	60.1
1999	289	19.0	15.2	54
2000	287	18.0	15.9	54.4
2001	263	20.0	13.2	74.9
2002	267	18.0	14.8	75.7
2003	267	18.0	14.8	75.7
2004	276	18.4	15.0	71.4
2005	262	19.6	13.4	67.4
2006	262	20.0	13.1	68.7
2007	254	21.2	12.0	75.2
2008	278	19.7	14.1	76
2009	263	20.0	13.1	75.5
2010	280	19.9	14.0	65.1
2011	273	18.7	14.5	64.5
2012	283	17.8	15.8	68.2
2013	278	16.9	16.4	68.3
2014	269	16.8	15.9	68.4
2015	254	17.0	14.9	71.7
2016	267	17.0	15.7	71.9
2017	260	17.3	15.0	71.9
2018	269	15.9	16.9	71.7
2019	263	17.1	15.3	71.5
2020	293	18.6	15.7	71.7
2021	285	19.2	14.8	n/a
2022	283	20.3	13.9	n/a
2023	289	19.8	14.5	93.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nyssa Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$16,076
2020	n/a	n/a	$15,711
2021	n/a	n/a	$16,981
2022	$2,397 (13.1%)	$15,907 (86.9%)	$18,304
2023	$2,192 (11.2%)	$17,306 (88.8%)	$19,497

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nyssa 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 306^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 252^nd of 380 Middle schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nyssa Middle School)	31.3	26.7	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nyssa School District 26)	30.9	28.4	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nyssa Middle School)	17.7	20	2.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nyssa School District 26)	17.5	18.9	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nyssa Middle School)	46.7	34.1	12.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nyssa School District 26)	46.7	34.1	12.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nyssa Middle School)	27.8	31.8	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nyssa School District 26)	27.8	31.8	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nyssa Middle School)	46.7	33.7	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nyssa School District 26)	46.7	35.5	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nyssa Middle School)	26.7	23.6	3.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nyssa School District 26)	26.7	23.7	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Nyssa Middle School)	28	24.7	3.3%
8th Grade Science (Nyssa School District 26)	28	24.2	3.8%
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	263	289	9.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	163	209	28.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	86	77	10.5%
Two or More Races	14	2	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	93.4%	21.9%

Schools Near Nyssa 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 (2023)
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
Nyssa Middle School	Public	6-8	101 S 11th St	Nyssa	97913	Malheur County	Nyssa School District 26	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 372-3891	289	20	14.5	93.4%	77 (26.6%)	1 (0.3%)	209 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	34.4	235^th of 371 public middle schools	36.7%		33.1	252^nd of 380 public middle schools	33.7%	17	42.0	33.0	31.8	31.8	21.3	17.0	17.4	$19,497	$2,192	$17,306
Ontario Middle School	Public	7-8	573 SW 2nd Ave	Ontario	97914	Malheur County	Ontario School District 8C	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 889-5377	378	21	18.0	99.5%	126 (33.3%)	4 (1.1%)	228 (60.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	33.4	239^th of 371 public middle schools	35.6%		17.8	330^th of 380 public middle schools	13.2%	91		44.4	41.4		21.2	20.1	10.7	$18,979	$1,416	$17,563
Vale Middle School	Public	7-8	505 Viking Dr	Vale	97918	Malheur County	Vale School District 84	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 473-0241	135	9	15.2	658.5%	100 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (21.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	80.2	57^th of 371 public middle schools	84.6%		84.2	46^th of 380 public middle schools	87.9%	11		44.1	64.3		41.2	56.3	50.7	$19,545	$1,965	$17,580

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Enrollment information for Nyssa Middle School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nyssa Middle School

Student/Teacher Ratio Nyssa Middle School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Nyssa Middle School

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Schools Near Nyssa Middle School