Vernonia Middle School

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Vernonia Middle School ranks 234 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vernonia Middle School is a public middle school located in Vernonia, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 123 students. The school is part of the Vernonia School District 47J, which is ranked 122 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vernonia Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 28.6% in 6th grade ELA, 44.7% in 7th grade ELA, and 42.9% in 8th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.7%, 43.2%, and 40.6%, respectively. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics were significantly lower than the state averages. The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, with rankings for female, male, and white students all in the bottom third of Oregon middle schools, and the ranking for low socioeconomic status students in the bottom 10%. Vernonia Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Oregon middle schools, with a 0-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as St. Helens Middle School, Banks Middle School, and Scappoose Middle School, Vernonia Middle School consistently underperforms in academic measures. This highlights the need for the school to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the region. The school's low ranking within the district and the state, coupled with its relatively low student-teacher ratio, may indicate that the school is facing challenges in terms of staffing, resources, or other factors that are hindering its ability to support student learning effectively.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064-1445

(503) 429-1333

District: Vernonia School District 47J

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,991

Students who attend Vernonia Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vernonia High School

Feeder schools for Vernonia Middle School:

Elementary:	Mist Elementary School
	Vernonia Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 123

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vernonia Middle School ranks worse than 63.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.99. (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 (82.1%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernonia Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Vernonia Middle School employs 8.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernonia Middle School is $15,991.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernonia Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernonia Middle School 234^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Vernonia Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Vernonia School District 47J:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernonia School District 47J 122^nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vernonia Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Vernonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2009	42.29	202^nd	323	37.5%
2010	36.28	246^th	343	28.3%
2011	30.96	278^th	357	22.1%
2012	31.97	310^th	395	21.5%
2013	28.22	297^th	377	21.2%
2014	19.52	336^th	382	12.0%
2015	21.02	325^th	381	14.7%
2016	25.70	308^th	383	19.6%
2017	30.04	282^nd	382	26.2%
2018	25.35	304^th	384	20.8%
2019	16.90	333^rd	379	12.1%
2022	10.53	349^th	367	4.9%
2023	14.36	345^th	380	9.2%
2024	34.99	234^th	371	36.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vernonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.64	106^th	156	32.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	26.33	273^rd	325	16.0%
2019	19.98	251^st	282	11.0%
2022	10.48	347^th	364	4.7%
2023	14.09	297^th	312	4.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Vernonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	31.90	256^th	342	25.1%
2019	25.27	221^st	277	20.2%
2022	20.09	264^th	310	14.8%
2023	30.93	220^th	323	31.9%
2024	52.61	125^th	313	60.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Vernonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	20.91	296^th	341	13.2%
2019	19.29	257^th	291	11.7%
2022	7.74	310^th	312	0.6%
2023	9.97	310^th	318	2.5%
2024	19.85	273^rd	323	15.5%

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Rank History for White students at Vernonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	20.44	308^th	357	13.7%
2019	11.53	321^st	344	6.7%
2022	6.94	348^th	355	2.0%
2023	8.99	349^th	360	3.1%
2024	20.98	282^nd	349	19.2%

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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 Vernonia Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	138	2	5	4	10	n/a	n/a	5	164
2008	147	2	4	3	7	n/a	n/a	7	170
2009	120	2	4	4	6	n/a	n/a	9	145
2010	128	1	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	9	149
2011	118	1	1	11	7	0	9	0	147
2012	110	0	0	8	3	0	10	0	131
2013	99	0	0	9	6	1	9	0	124
2014	111	0	0	8	6	1	8	0	134
2015	114	0	1	9	1	0	8	0	133
2016	113	0	1	8	2	0	5	0	129
2017	103	0	1	8	1	0	4	0	117
2018	95	0	2	7	2	0	6	0	112
2019	108	0	3	7	2	0	4	0	124
2020	120	0	2	10	3	0	3	0	138
2021	128	0	1	10	1	0	3	0	143
2022	109	0	0	11	2	0	5	0	127
2023	101	0	1	13	1	0	7	0	123

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 Vernonia Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	164	9.0	18.2	36.5
2008	170	8.0	21.3	35.6
2009	145	8.0	18.1	42.6
2010	149	6.0	24.8	51.4
2011	147	7.0	21.0	53.7
2012	131	6.6	19.6	46.6
2013	124	7.5	16.5	58.9
2014	134	6.6	20.0	50.7
2015	133	7.0	19.0	51.1
2016	129	7.0	18.4	51.2
2017	117	6.4	18.1	53.8
2018	112	7.5	14.9	55.4
2019	124	8.1	15.2	58.1
2020	138	9.3	14.8	56.5
2021	143	8.8	16.1	n/a
2022	127	9.7	13.0	n/a
2023	123	8.9	13.7	43.9

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 Vernonia Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	164	9.0	18.2	36.5
2008	170	8.0	21.3	35.6
2009	145	8.0	18.1	42.6
2010	149	6.0	24.8	51.4
2011	147	7.0	21.0	53.7
2012	131	6.6	19.6	46.6
2013	124	7.5	16.5	58.9
2014	134	6.6	20.0	50.7
2015	133	7.0	19.0	51.1
2016	129	7.0	18.4	51.2
2017	117	6.4	18.1	53.8
2018	112	7.5	14.9	55.4
2019	124	8.1	15.2	58.1
2020	138	9.3	14.8	56.5
2021	143	8.8	16.1	n/a
2022	127	9.7	13.0	n/a
2023	123	8.9	13.7	43.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernonia Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,145
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,923
2021	n/a	n/a	$15,077
2022	$1,293 (8.5%)	$13,998 (91.5%)	$15,291
2023	$1,094 (6.8%)	$14,897 (93.2%)	$15,991

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernonia Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 333^rd of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 345^th of 380 Middle schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vernonia Middle School)	34.1	27.9	6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vernonia School District 47J)	32.6	29.5	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vernonia Middle School)	13.6	16.3	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vernonia School District 47J)	13	15.9	2.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vernonia Middle School)	30	20	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vernonia School District 47J)	27.3	20.7	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vernonia Middle School)	21.4	12.5	8.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vernonia School District 47J)	19.4	14.3	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vernonia Middle School)	43.9	23.5	20.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vernonia School District 47J)	42.9	23.5	19.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vernonia Middle School)	22	6.1	15.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vernonia School District 47J)	21.4	6.1	15.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Vernonia Middle School)	26.8	9.1	17.7%
8th Grade Science (Vernonia School District 47J)	26.2	9.1	17.1%
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	124	123	0.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	7	13	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	108	101	6.5%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.1%	43.9%	14.2%

Schools Near Vernonia 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 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vernonia Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Missouri Ave	Vernonia	97064	Columbia County	Vernonia School District 47J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 429-1333	123	9	13.7	43.9%	101 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.6%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.7%)	35	234^th of 371 public middle schools	36.9%		14.4	345^th of 380 public middle schools	9.2%	111			28.6	44.7	42.9			16.7	23.7	14.3		28.6	$15,991	$1,094	$14,897
Scappoose Middle School	Public	7-8	52265 Columbia River Hwy	Scappoose	97056	Columbia County	Scappoose School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(971) 200-8004	313	17	18.5	28.1%	244 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.3%)	47.1	172^nd of 371 public middle schools	53.6%		36.4	226^th of 380 public middle schools	40.5%	54				44.7	41.5				21.3	26.7		33.3	$17,506	$782	$16,724
Otto Petersen Elementary School	Public	4-6	52050 SE 3rd St	Scappoose	97056	Columbia County	Scappoose School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(971) 200-8003	412	21	19.2	31.1%	311 (75.5%)	3 (0.7%)	45 (10.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (11.4%)								(n/a)	48.7	46.7	45.6			42.5	33.3	24.6			30.3		$15,488	$663	$14,826
Banks Middle School	Public	6-8	12850 NW Main St	Banks	97106	Washington County	Banks School District 13	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 324-3111	259	16	16.3	23.9%	214 (82.6%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.0%)	38.1	219^th of 371 public middle schools	41.0%		39.2	207^th of 380 public middle schools	45.5%	12			16.9	35.3	25.5			17.5	37.3	31.6		32.1	$15,470	$243	$15,227
St Helens Middle School	Public	6-8	354 N 15th St	Saint Helens	97051	Columbia County	St Helens School District 502	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 366-7300	607	33	18.5	46.8%	471 (77.6%)	5 (0.8%)	72 (11.9%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	43 (7.1%)	16.6	327^th of 371 public middle schools	11.9%		20.5	317^th of 380 public middle schools	16.6%	10			19.4	22.1	23.3			13.5	13.8	17.4		17.3	$15,808	$1,177	$14,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Vernonia Middle School

What high school do graduates of Vernonia Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Vernonia Middle School?

Students at Vernonia Middle School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Vernonia Middle School a good school?

Vernonia Middle School ranks 234^th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Vernonia Middle School in?

Vernonia School District 47J

How many students attend Vernonia Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 123 students attended Vernonia Middle School.

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