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Sweet Home Junior High School

Summary:

Sweet Home Junior High School is a public middle school in Sweet Home, Oregon, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 383 students. The school is part of the Sweet Home School District 55, which is ranked 89 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sweet Home Junior High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.5% of 7th-grade students and 22% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.2% and 40.6%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics and science is even lower, with only 18.9% of 7th-graders and 21.2% of 8th-graders proficient or better in mathematics, and just 11.6% of 8th-graders proficient or better in science, all well below the state averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than their White and special education peers.

The closest comparable school, Seven Oak Middle School in the Lebanon Community School District, outperforms Sweet Home Junior High School across most academic metrics, despite serving a similar demographic of students. Additionally, the school's relatively high spending per student of $15,821 in the 2021-2022 school year does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, indicating a potential need to re-evaluate the allocation and effectiveness of the school's resources.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 880 22nd Ave
       Sweet Home, OR  97386-2899

(541) 367-7187

District: Sweet Home School District 55

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,821 Help


Students who attend Sweet Home Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Sweet Home High School

Feeder schools for Sweet Home Junior High School:

Elementary:    Foster Elementary School
    Hawthorne Elementary School
    Holley Elementary School
    Oak Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.9% Help


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Compare Details Sweet Home Junior High School ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sweet Home Junior High School is 18. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sweet Home Junior High School is $15,821.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sweet Home Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweet Home Junior High School 289th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Sweet Home Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Sweet Home School District 55:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweet Home School District 55 89th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sweet Home Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.72 129th 270 52.2%
2005 73.53 53rd 271 80.4%
2006 72.64 50th 285 82.5%
2007 55.86 129th 295 56.3%
2008 69.84 68th 315 78.4%
2009 59.57 128th 323 60.4%
2010 31.68 268th 343 21.9%
2011 40.87 236th 357 33.9%
2012 52.84 199th 395 49.6%
2013 58.16 150th 377 60.2%
2014 54.55 177th 382 53.7%
2015 35.02 265th 381 30.4%
2016 36.66 259th 383 32.4%
2017 35.33 255th 382 33.2%
2018 37.23 248th 384 35.4%
2019 20.91 320th 379 15.6%
2022 32.62 246th 367 33.0%
2023 32.84 256th 380 32.6%
2024 24.42 289th 371 22.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.28 121st 137 11.7%
2022 31.14 80th 110 27.3%
2023 22.96 96th 114 15.8%
2024 39.03 77th 125 38.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.95 171st 206 17.0%
2023 22.69 133rd 150 11.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.13 193rd 325 40.6%
2019 26.91 224th 282 20.6%
2022 32.84 243rd 364 33.2%
2023 53.48 122nd 312 60.9%
2024 37.74 139th 244 43.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.24 5th 14 64.3%
2024 41.71 12th 21 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.04 197th 342 42.4%
2019 22.26 231st 277 16.6%
2022 37.90 187th 310 39.7%
2023 30.24 225th 323 30.3%
2024 25.07 236th 313 24.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.99 6th 42 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.34 246th 341 27.9%
2019 17.70 262nd 291 10.0%
2022 31.37 205th 312 34.3%
2023 38.17 181st 318 43.1%
2024 25.32 250th 323 22.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.80 36th 210 82.9%
2022 50.06 75th 194 61.3%
2023 47.89 88th 201 56.2%
2024 38.79 111th 196 43.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sweet Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.51 279th 357 21.8%
2019 14.22 313th 344 9.0%
2022 27.08 271st 355 23.7%
2023 29.51 259th 360 28.1%
2024 17.80 301st 349 13.8%
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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 Sweet Home Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 332 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 342
1989 302 3 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 316
1990 359 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 362 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1992 365 1 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 350 1 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 392 0 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 392 0 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 392 0 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 409
1997 383 0 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 401 1 7 9 4 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 438 2 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 369 1 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 337 1 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 424 0 3 8 7 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 424 0 3 8 7 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 375 0 1 12 5 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 357 1 2 14 3 n/a n/a 9 386
2006 352 3 8 22 4 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 320 3 10 27 9 n/a n/a 7 376
2008 320 2 3 22 13 n/a n/a 1 361
2009 325 2 1 21 16 n/a n/a 1 366
2010 321 2 3 20 10 n/a n/a 4 360
2011 339 3 3 16 4 1 7 0 373
2012 332 5 1 17 7 2 9 0 373
2013 299 2 2 19 8 6 12 0 348
2014 284 1 5 16 4 2 14 0 326
2015 310 1 1 25 3 1 13 0 354
2016 295 0 2 18 1 0 13 0 329
2017 313 1 3 15 4 2 14 0 352
2018 302 0 4 16 7 2 18 0 349
2019 316 1 3 20 4 1 16 0 361
2020 318 1 2 23 4 0 24 0 372
2021 277 1 3 22 7 0 30 1 341
2022 284 0 3 29 5 0 31 0 352
2023 308 0 2 37 2 0 34 0 383

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 Sweet Home Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 18.0 19.0 33.3
1989 316 15.7 20.1 26.3
1990 367 19.1 19.2 29.7
1991 371 20.4 18.1 27.5
1992 377 17.8 21.1 29.7
1993 373 21.3 17.5 31.6
1994 405 19.9 20.4 27.2
1995 409 17.0 24.1 27.6
1996 409 17.0 24.1 27.6
1997 398 22.3 17.8 26.9
1998 422 21.2 19.9 31.5
1999 462 22.5 20.5 41.6
2000 384 22.7 16.9 46.4
2001 356 21.4 16.6 48.6
2002 442 20.0 22.1 54.8
2003 442 20.0 22.1 54.8
2004 393 20.5 19.2 56
2005 386 20.5 18.8 57.8
2006 389 20.0 19.5 67.6
2007 376 20.0 18.8 66.1
2008 361 20.0 18.1 55.3
2009 366 21.0 17.4 49.6
2010 360 20.0 18.0 64.9
2011 373 19.7 18.9 66.2
2012 373 19.7 18.9 65.7
2013 348 17.4 20.0 74.4
2014 326 17.5 18.6 67.5
2015 354 18.0 19.6 68.4
2016 329 18.0 18.2 62.3
2017 352 17.2 20.4 58.5
2018 349 18.2 19.1 57.6
2019 361 18.5 19.5 59.8
2020 372 18.8 19.6 54.6
2021 341 18.5 18.4 n/a
2022 352 21.6 16.2 n/a
2023 383 21.2 18.0 67.9

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 Sweet Home Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 18.0 19.0 33.3
1989 316 15.7 20.1 26.3
1990 367 19.1 19.2 29.7
1991 371 20.4 18.1 27.5
1992 377 17.8 21.1 29.7
1993 373 21.3 17.5 31.6
1994 405 19.9 20.4 27.2
1995 409 17.0 24.1 27.6
1996 409 17.0 24.1 27.6
1997 398 22.3 17.8 26.9
1998 422 21.2 19.9 31.5
1999 462 22.5 20.5 41.6
2000 384 22.7 16.9 46.4
2001 356 21.4 16.6 48.6
2002 442 20.0 22.1 54.8
2003 442 20.0 22.1 54.8
2004 393 20.5 19.2 56
2005 386 20.5 18.8 57.8
2006 389 20.0 19.5 67.6
2007 376 20.0 18.8 66.1
2008 361 20.0 18.1 55.3
2009 366 21.0 17.4 49.6
2010 360 20.0 18.0 64.9
2011 373 19.7 18.9 66.2
2012 373 19.7 18.9 65.7
2013 348 17.4 20.0 74.4
2014 326 17.5 18.6 67.5
2015 354 18.0 19.6 68.4
2016 329 18.0 18.2 62.3
2017 352 17.2 20.4 58.5
2018 349 18.2 19.1 57.6
2019 361 18.5 19.5 59.8
2020 372 18.8 19.6 54.6
2021 341 18.5 18.4 n/a
2022 352 21.6 16.2 n/a
2023 383 21.2 18.0 67.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sweet Home Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,862
2020 n/a n/a $25,436
2021 n/a n/a $15,339
2022 $1,681 (10.6%) $14,140 (89.4%) $15,821

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sweet Home Junior High 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 320th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 256th of 380 Middle schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sweet Home Junior High School)4036
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sweet Home School District 55)38.735.6
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Junior High School)2926.2
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home School District 55)2825.9
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sweet Home Junior High School)38.331
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sweet Home School District 55)37.730.3
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Junior High School)22.422.5
 0.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home School District 55)22.122.1
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Sweet Home Junior High School)2622.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Sweet Home School District 55)25.722
 3.7%
   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 Students361383
 6.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2037
 85%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White316308
 2.5%
Two or More Races1634
 112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%67.9%
 8.1%

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Students at Sweet Home Junior High School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sweet Home Junior High School usually go on to attend Sweet Home High School

Sweet Home Junior High School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Oregon middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Sweet Home Junior High School.


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