Is Straub Middle School a good school?

Straub Middle School ranks 136 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Straub Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 571 students attended Straub Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Straub Middle School?

Students at Straub Middle School are 64% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Straub Middle School attend?

Students who attend Straub Middle School usually go on to attend West Salem High School

Straub Middle School

Summary:

Straub Middle School is a public middle school in Salem, Oregon, serving 561 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.

Straub Middle School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Oregon middle schools, with a current ranking of 136 out of 371 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Straub's 7th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 53.1%, compared to 33.4% for the district and 43.2% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, where the 7th-grade proficiency rate was 31.7% compared to 20.8% for the district and 30.5% for the state. Straub Middle School also performs well across various student subgroups, with its Hispanic, White, and Special Education students ranking in the top 30-50% of Oregon middle schools.

Straub Middle School appears to have a higher level of funding and resources compared to other middle schools in the district, spending $17,596 per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio of 20.4 in 2022-2023. When compared to other middle schools in the Salem-Keizer School District, such as Stephens Middle School, Leslie Middle School, and Judson Middle School, Straub stands out as a higher-performing school, particularly in academic achievement and student subgroup performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1920 Wilmington Ave NW
Salem, OR 97304

(503) 399-2030

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
136^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,059

Students who attend Straub Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Salem High School

Feeder schools for Straub Middle School:

Elementary:	Brush College Elementary School
	Chapman Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

Number of students: 571

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.7%

Hispanic:

20.5%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Straub Middle School ranks better than 63.3% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4^th among 13 ranked middle schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.21. (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: White (63.7%), Hispanic (20.5%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Straub Middle School is 22.6. 10 middle schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Straub Middle School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Straub Middle School is $19,059, which is the 5^th highest among 13 middle schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Straub Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Straub Middle School 136^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Straub Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Salem-Keizer School District 24J:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem-Keizer School District 24J 106^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Straub Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2014	68.25	114^th	382	70.2%
2015	75.39	67^th	381	82.4%
2016	79.09	55^th	383	85.6%
2017	80.76	49^th	382	87.2%
2018	81.20	53^rd	384	86.2%
2019	83.28	50^th	379	86.8%
2022	62.60	109^th	367	70.3%
2023	63.08	103^rd	380	72.9%
2024	56.21	136^th	371	63.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Straub Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	74.70	27^th	137	80.3%
2019	80.49	19^th	115	83.5%
2022	52.11	41^st	110	62.7%
2023	64.99	28^th	114	75.4%
2024	42.92	69^th	125	44.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Straub Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	69.77	30^th	206	85.4%
2019	83.59	12^th	156	92.3%
2022	41.70	70^th	143	51.0%
2023	64.88	25^th	150	83.3%
2024	42.14	77^th	153	49.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	71.63	47^th	325	85.5%
2019	74.09	35^th	282	87.6%
2022	63.08	106^th	364	70.9%
2023	84.95	20^th	312	93.6%
2024	36.88	146^th	244	40.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Straub Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	78.13	51^st	342	85.1%
2019	85.76	29^th	277	89.5%
2022	64.02	93^rd	310	70.0%
2023	59.52	109^th	323	66.3%
2024	55.16	111^th	313	64.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Straub Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.34	27^th	103	73.8%
2024	60.55	42^nd	103	59.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Straub Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	81.20	46^th	341	86.5%
2019	90.37	21^st	291	92.8%
2022	62.80	96^th	312	69.2%
2023	68.01	74^th	318	76.7%
2024	56.48	118^th	323	63.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Straub Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	64.35	47^th	210	77.6%
2019	83.98	13^th	191	93.2%
2022	61.51	43^rd	194	77.8%
2023	58.88	54^th	201	73.1%
2024	48.35	80^th	196	59.2%

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Rank History for White students at Straub Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	80.97	51^st	357	85.7%
2019	84.20	39^th	344	88.7%
2022	62.99	103^rd	355	71.0%
2023	63.90	94^th	360	73.9%
2024	57.28	130^th	349	62.8%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Straub Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	519	8	22	157	7	3	31	0	747
2013	514	9	18	147	6	5	32	0	731
2014	508	10	19	153	10	5	31	0	736
2015	431	3	10	100	5	4	32	0	585
2016	455	2	10	88	9	4	38	0	606
2017	463	5	12	86	13	2	40	0	621
2018	460	6	16	88	12	3	43	0	628
2019	448	3	21	126	11	5	43	1	658
2020	451	7	19	123	11	5	43	1	660
2021	400	6	19	130	6	9	50	1	621
2022	374	7	16	103	9	6	43	1	559
2023	360	11	19	118	6	5	40	2	561
2024	364	10	19	117	8	2	49	2	571

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

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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 Straub Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	747	33.3	22.3	41.2
2013	731	31.0	23.5	40.1
2014	736	29.6	24.8	40.4
2015	585	27.0	21.6	37.8
2016	606	27.0	22.4	34.7
2017	621	28.5	21.7	34.6
2018	628	25.9	24.2	29.1
2019	658	26.8	24.4	28.7
2020	660	26.7	24.7	29.4
2021	621	24.2	25.6	n/a
2022	559	25.2	22.1	n/a
2023	561	27.4	20.4	85.4
2024	571	25.2	22.6	67.1

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 Straub Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	747	33.3	22.3	41.2
2013	731	31.0	23.5	40.1
2014	736	29.6	24.8	40.4
2015	585	27.0	21.6	37.8
2016	606	27.0	22.4	34.7
2017	621	28.5	21.7	34.6
2018	628	25.9	24.2	29.1
2019	658	26.8	24.4	28.7
2020	660	26.7	24.7	29.4
2021	621	24.2	25.6	n/a
2022	559	25.2	22.1	n/a
2023	561	27.4	20.4	85.4
2024	571	25.2	22.6	67.1

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 Straub Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$13,019
2020	n/a	n/a	$12,822
2021	n/a	n/a	$14,918
2022	$1,690 (9.6%)	$15,906 (90.4%)	$17,596
2023	$1,693 (8.9%)	$17,366 (91.1%)	$19,059

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Straub Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 103^rd of 380 Middle schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Straub Middle School)	71	50.6	20.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	45.6	30.4	15.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Straub Middle School)	42.9	32.9	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	29.4	19.4	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Straub Middle School)	78.3	51.1	27.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	50.2	33.5	16.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Straub Middle School)	61.4	33	28.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	33.9	22.2	11.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Straub Middle School)	75.6	50	25.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	49.1	32.9	16.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Straub Middle School)	51	36.7	14.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	34.4	19.3	15.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Straub Middle School)	54.5	33.9	20.6%
8th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	34.6	20.8	13.8%
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	658	561	14.7%
African American	3	11	266.7%
American Indian	11	6	45.5%
Asian	21	19	9.5%
Hispanic	126	118	6.3%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	448	360	19.6%
Two or More Races	43	40	7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.7%	85.4%	56.7%

Schools Near Straub 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
Straub Middle School	Public	6-8	1920 Wilmington Ave NW	Salem	97304	Polk County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-2030	571	25	22.6	67.1%	364 (63.7%)	10 (1.8%)	117 (20.5%)	19 (3.3%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (8.6%)	56.2	136^th of 371 public middle schools	63.3%		63.1	103^rd of 380 public middle schools	72.9%	33	43.6	53.1	46.9	25.0	31.7	30.3	32.6	$19,059	$1,693	$17,366
Walker Middle School	Public	6-8	1075 8th St NW	Salem	97304	Polk County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3220	581	26	22.3	66.8%	289 (49.7%)	10 (1.7%)	186 (32.0%)	10 (1.7%)	11 (1.9%)	13 (2.2%)	58 (10.0%)	46.3	178^th of 371 public middle schools	52.0%		47.2	175^th of 380 public middle schools	53.9%	3	31.5	41.7	50.0	24.2	26.6	29.2	30.1	$18,995	$1,722	$17,273
Howard Street Charter	Public, Charter	6-8	625 Marion St NE	Salem	97301	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3408	186	1	186.0	16.7%	124 (66.7%)	1 (0.5%)	40 (21.5%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.1%)	95.5	15^th of 371 public middle schools	96.0%		96.4	15^th of 380 public middle schools	96.1%		64.5	71.2	86.2	53.2	55.9	65.5	60.3	$10,183	$1,279	$8,904
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School	Public, Charter	6-8	999B Locust St NE	Salem	97301	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-7070	94	5	17.4	19.1%	68 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (20.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.4%)	87.5	34^th of 371 public middle schools	90.8%		82.7	50^th of 380 public middle schools	86.8%	16	57.6	64.5	53.3	51.5	48.4	63.3	50.0	$19,593	$2,163	$17,430
Parrish Middle School	Public	6-8	802 Capitol St NE	Salem	97301	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3210	674	33	20.1	67.1%	191 (28.3%)	18 (2.7%)	395 (58.6%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (2.2%)	45 (6.7%)	17.6	324^th of 371 public middle schools	12.7%		24.5	298^th of 380 public middle schools	21.6%	26	26.9	28.8	24.4	16.4	12.8	14.6	10.2	$20,146	$1,401	$18,745
Claggett Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	1810 Alder Dr NE	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3701	785	37	21.0	66.9%	288 (36.7%)	10 (1.3%)	385 (49.0%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	26 (3.3%)	64 (8.2%)	17.9	323^rd of 371 public middle schools	12.9%		18.7	326^th of 380 public middle schools	14.2%	3	25.5	23.7	20.9	16.2	14.6	16.0	16.6	$18,827	$1,503	$17,324
Waldo Middle School	Public	6-8	2805 Lansing Ave NE	Salem	97301	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3215	1,035	57	18.3	67.9%	149 (14.4%)	10 (1.0%)	733 (70.8%)	21 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (8.2%)	34 (3.3%)	10.2	357^th of 371 public middle schools	3.8%		10.7	365^th of 380 public middle schools	3.9%	8	10.6	19.7	19.7	7.1	10.9	9.2	12.2	$18,608	$1,390	$17,218
Whiteaker Middle School	Public	6-8	1605 Lockhaven Dr NE	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3224	732	29	24.8	66.5%	365 (49.9%)	16 (2.2%)	268 (36.6%)	9 (1.2%)	6 (0.8%)	11 (1.5%)	53 (7.2%)	43.2	195^th of 371 public middle schools	47.4%		42.5	198^th of 380 public middle schools	47.9%	3	33.2	43.7	36.4	23.0	31.7	29.7	24.9	$19,326	$1,762	$17,564
Leslie Middle School	Public	6-8	3850 Pringle Rd SE	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3206	735	36	20.3	66.9%	357 (48.6%)	15 (2.0%)	264 (35.9%)	12 (1.6%)	9 (1.2%)	17 (2.3%)	54 (7.3%)	31.8	245^th of 371 public middle schools	34.0%		29.2	276^th of 380 public middle schools	27.4%	31	32.3	35.8	38.1	14.8	25.9	18.0	22.7	$19,405	$1,572	$17,832
Judson Middle School	Public	6-8	4512 Jones Rd S	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3201	772	36	21.3	67.2%	451 (58.4%)	16 (2.1%)	179 (23.2%)	27 (3.5%)	8 (1.0%)	23 (3.0%)	65 (8.4%)	60	112^th of 371 public middle schools	69.8%		61.5	118^th of 380 public middle schools	68.9%	6	44.7	50.2	52.7	31.1	32.8	30.2	32.2	$18,610	$1,663	$16,948

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