Judson Middle School is a public middle school in Salem, Oregon, serving 810 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in the state.
Judson Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 52.7% of its 8th-graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 32.4% for the district and 40.6% for the state. The school also excels in Mathematics and Science, with 30.2% and 32.2% proficiency rates, respectively, compared to lower district and state averages. Judson's performance is particularly strong among Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Gifted and Talented students, ranking among the top middle schools in Oregon for these subgroups. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.
While Judson Middle School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 96.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic achievements are noteworthy. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Claggett Creek Middle School and Waldo Middle School, Judson outperforms in key areas. However, the high-performing Howard Street Charter school surpasses Judson in some academic metrics. Judson could potentially benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address areas of relative underperformance, such as Mathematics and Special Education.
Students who attend Judson Middle School usually go on to attend South Salem High School
Students at Judson Middle School are 58% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.
In the 2023-24 school year, 772 students attended Judson Middle School.
Judson Middle School ranks 112th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Salem-Keizer School District 24J