Is Ontario Middle School a good school?

Ontario Middle School ranks 239 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ontario Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Ontario Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ontario Middle School?

Students at Ontario Middle School are 65% Hispanic, 32% White, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Ontario Middle School attend?

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

Ontario Middle School

Summary:

Ontario Middle School is a public middle school in Ontario, Oregon, serving 378 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Ontario School District 8C, which is ranked 105 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ontario Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 160 out of 379 Oregon middle schools in 2018-2019 to 239 out of 371 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. In comparison, the nearby Vale Middle School, which is part of the higher-ranked Vale School District 84, has consistently maintained a higher ranking, currently at 57 out of 371 Oregon middle schools with a 4-star rating. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and Migrant students performing relatively well, but Special Education and English Language Learner students struggling. Ontario Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS tests, is generally below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Ontario Middle School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 100% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In comparison, the nearby Nyssa Middle School, while also performing below the state average in many areas, generally outperforms Ontario Middle School in academic achievement. Ontario Middle School spends approximately $15,123 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than the spending at the nearby Vale Middle School ($17,682 per student).

Detail:

Public 7-8

573 SW 2nd Ave
Ontario, OR 97914-2646

(541) 889-5377

District: Ontario School District 8C

SchoolDigger Rank:
239^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,979

Students who attend Ontario Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ontario High School

Feeder schools for Ontario Middle School:

Elementary:	Aiken Elementary School
	Alameda Elementary School
	Cairo Elementary School
	May Roberts Elementary School
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	Pioneer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.6%

White:

31.8%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 102.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ontario Middle School ranks worse than 64.4% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.4. (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 (64.6%), White (31.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 102.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ontario Middle School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Ontario Middle School employs 23.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ontario Middle School is $18,979.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ontario Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontario Middle School 239^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Ontario Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ontario School District 8C:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontario School District 8C 105^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ontario Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	34.30	189^th	270	30.0%
2005	14.18	249^th	271	8.1%
2006	8.86	273^rd	285	4.2%
2007	9.72	286^th	295	3.1%
2008	11.68	300^th	315	4.8%
2009	24.20	273^rd	323	15.5%
2010	28.92	280^th	343	18.4%
2011	17.87	323^rd	357	9.5%
2012	30.27	319^th	395	19.2%
2013	38.11	259^th	377	31.3%
2014	21.30	324^th	382	15.2%
2015	22.26	320^th	381	16.0%
2016	22.80	321^st	383	16.2%
2017	19.95	320^th	382	16.2%
2018	32.48	271^st	384	29.4%
2019	53.10	160^th	379	57.8%
2022	40.70	206^th	367	43.9%
2023	17.82	330^th	380	13.2%
2024	33.40	239^th	371	35.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.79	40^th	46	13.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.75	186^th	206	9.7%
2022	28.89	116^th	143	18.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	56.37	119^th	325	63.4%
2019	81.95	22^nd	282	92.2%
2022	40.93	203^rd	364	44.2%
2023	28.20	232^nd	312	25.6%
2024	51.38	95^th	244	61.1%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.13	12^th	23	47.8%
2024	66.12	4^th	26	84.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.77	11^th	14	21.4%
2023	41.22	9^th	14	35.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	38.00	225^th	342	34.2%
2019	44.82	153^rd	277	44.8%
2022	39.35	179^th	310	42.3%
2023	20.53	273^rd	323	15.5%
2024	33.10	203^rd	313	35.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.67	58^th	103	43.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	27.68	268^th	341	21.4%
2019	52.45	132^nd	291	54.6%
2022	44.08	156^th	312	50.0%
2023	19.17	275^th	318	13.5%
2024	34.45	209^th	323	35.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	44.15	118^th	210	43.8%
2019	66.94	38^th	191	80.1%
2022	53.30	64^th	194	67.0%
2023	27.49	159^th	201	20.9%
2024	49.94	75^th	196	61.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ontario Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	58.13	139^th	357	61.1%
2019	73.51	77^th	344	77.6%
2022	67.88	80^th	355	77.5%
2023	20.69	310^th	360	13.9%
2024	45.73	176^th	349	49.6%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ontario Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	486	2	23	123	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
1989	452	3	16	129	9	n/a	n/a	0	609
1990	485	3	12	148	3	n/a	n/a	0	651
1991	497	3	14	188	3	n/a	n/a	0	705
1992	473	4	21	213	2	n/a	n/a	0	713
1993	474	3	24	199	3	n/a	n/a	0	703
1994	475	2	18	182	2	n/a	n/a	0	679
1995	432	9	16	215	9	n/a	n/a	0	681
1996	432	9	16	215	9	n/a	n/a	0	681
1997	399	9	21	238	8	n/a	n/a	0	675
1998	381	6	17	244	11	n/a	n/a	0	659
1999	388	12	16	228	3	n/a	n/a	0	647
2000	345	9	10	233	10	n/a	n/a	0	607
2001	333	9	12	242	5	n/a	n/a	0	601
2002	325	7	17	292	10	n/a	n/a	0	651
2003	325	7	17	292	10	n/a	n/a	0	651
2004	330	8	18	327	9	n/a	n/a	0	692
2005	307	8	18	355	11	n/a	n/a	0	699
2006	285	9	22	371	11	n/a	n/a	0	698
2007	282	8	16	369	7	n/a	n/a	19	701
2008	249	9	15	371	5	n/a	n/a	24	673
2009	241	8	12	349	4	n/a	n/a	33	647
2010	222	5	6	323	2	n/a	n/a	12	570
2011	196	5	11	334	4	0	0	0	550
2012	195	3	11	305	3	0	6	0	523
2013	130	2	9	196	2	0	4	0	343
2014	138	2	6	202	2	0	9	0	359
2015	124	5	2	203	3	1	5	0	343
2016	113	5	1	198	2	0	2	0	321
2017	109	5	2	221	1	2	7	0	347
2018	92	2	0	219	0	2	7	0	322
2019	113	4	2	230	1	1	7	0	358
2020	108	5	2	235	2	0	11	0	363
2021	91	1	2	249	2	0	16	0	361
2022	109	0	0	238	1	1	17	1	367
2023	126	4	2	228	1	1	16	0	378
2024	106	3	3	215	0	0	6	0	333

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 Ontario Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	635	36.6	17.3	28.8
1989	609	40.0	15.2	20.7
1990	651	38.0	17.1	26.9
1991	705	40.0	17.6	28.1
1992	713	36.0	19.8	35.6
1993	703	40.5	17.4	34
1994	679	42.0	16.2	36.2
1995	681	42.3	16.1	41.7
1996	681	42.3	16.1	41.7
1997	675	41.0	16.5	34.4
1998	659	41.1	16.0	42.6
1999	647	37.5	17.3	47.3
2000	607	43.0	14.1	53
2001	601	45.5	13.2	57.9
2002	651	37.7	17.3	59.6
2003	651	37.7	17.3	59.6
2004	692	44.0	15.7	68.8
2005	699	47.0	14.9	74.4
2006	698	44.0	15.9	77.2
2007	701	43.6	16.1	70.8
2008	673	45.0	15.0	74.4
2009	647	43.8	14.7	78.7
2010	570	42.3	13.4	76.3
2011	550	37.5	14.6	76.4
2012	523	33.0	15.8	78.4
2013	343	21.3	16.0	79.9
2014	359	20.9	17.1	76
2015	343	20.0	17.1	76.1
2016	321	21.0	15.2	76.3
2017	347	20.0	17.3	76.1
2018	322	20.9	15.3	76.1
2019	358	21.5	16.6	76
2020	363	21.0	17.2	76
2021	361	21.0	17.1	n/a
2022	367	21.0	17.4	n/a
2023	378	21.0	18.0	99.5
2024	333	23.7	14.0	102.1

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 Ontario Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	635	36.6	17.3	28.8
1989	609	40.0	15.2	20.7
1990	651	38.0	17.1	26.9
1991	705	40.0	17.6	28.1
1992	713	36.0	19.8	35.6
1993	703	40.5	17.4	34
1994	679	42.0	16.2	36.2
1995	681	42.3	16.1	41.7
1996	681	42.3	16.1	41.7
1997	675	41.0	16.5	34.4
1998	659	41.1	16.0	42.6
1999	647	37.5	17.3	47.3
2000	607	43.0	14.1	53
2001	601	45.5	13.2	57.9
2002	651	37.7	17.3	59.6
2003	651	37.7	17.3	59.6
2004	692	44.0	15.7	68.8
2005	699	47.0	14.9	74.4
2006	698	44.0	15.9	77.2
2007	701	43.6	16.1	70.8
2008	673	45.0	15.0	74.4
2009	647	43.8	14.7	78.7
2010	570	42.3	13.4	76.3
2011	550	37.5	14.6	76.4
2012	523	33.0	15.8	78.4
2013	343	21.3	16.0	79.9
2014	359	20.9	17.1	76
2015	343	20.0	17.1	76.1
2016	321	21.0	15.2	76.3
2017	347	20.0	17.3	76.1
2018	322	20.9	15.3	76.1
2019	358	21.5	16.6	76
2020	363	21.0	17.2	76
2021	361	21.0	17.1	n/a
2022	367	21.0	17.4	n/a
2023	378	21.0	18.0	99.5
2024	333	23.7	14.0	102.1

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 Ontario Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,255
2020	n/a	n/a	$15,089
2021	n/a	n/a	$15,971
2022	$1,329 (8.8%)	$13,793 (91.2%)	$15,123
2023	$1,416 (7.5%)	$17,563 (92.5%)	$18,979

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ontario Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 160^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 330^th of 380 Middle schools	44.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario Middle School)	61.6	32.8	28.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)	60.6	32.6	28%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ontario Middle School)	43.7	14	29.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)	42.9	14	28.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario Middle School)	51.3	32.6	18.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)	49.7	32.6	17.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ontario Middle School)	43.5	8.8	34.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)	42.1	8.8	33.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Ontario Middle School)	31	9.5	21.5%
8th Grade Science (Ontario School District 8C)	30	9.5	20.5%
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	358	378	5.6%
African American	4	4
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	230	228	0.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	113	126	11.5%
Two or More Races	7	16	128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76%	99.5%	23.5%

Schools Near Ontario 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
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	333	24	14.0	102.1%	106 (31.8%)	3 (0.9%)	215 (64.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	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
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	268	20	13.5	94.4%	71 (26.5%)	1 (0.4%)	193 (72.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	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
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	146	9	16.2	68.5%	98 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (27.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	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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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ontario Middle School

Student/Teacher Ratio Ontario Middle School

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