Willamina Middle School

Summary:

Willamina Middle School is a public middle school serving 204 students in grades 6-8 in Willamina, Oregon. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Oregon middle schools, with a 1-star rating in the most recent school year. The Willamina School District 30J, which Willamina Middle School is a part of, is ranked 138 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willamina Middle School significantly underperforms the state averages across all tested subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.4% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.7%. In math, the proficiency rates were even lower, with just 15.1% of 6th graders and 16.7% of 7th graders meeting standards, compared to state averages of 28.4% and 30.5% respectively. The school's performance in 8th grade science was particularly concerning, with only 5% of students scoring proficient or better, versus 25.9% statewide. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with Native American, White, and economically disadvantaged students performing well below their peers across Oregon.

Neighboring middle schools, such as Patton Middle School and Duniway Middle School in the McMinnville School District, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance across the board. This highlights the stark contrast in educational outcomes between Willamina Middle School and its peers, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices, resources, and support systems to identify and address the root causes of its struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1100 Oaken Hills Dr
       Willamina, OR  97396-2724


(503) 876-2545

District: Willamina School District 30J

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,164 Help


Students who attend Willamina Middle School usually attend:

High:    Willamina High School

Feeder schools for Willamina Middle School:

Elementary:    Willamina Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
American Indian:
22.1%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willamina Middle School ranks worse than 87.6% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.18. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), American Indian (22.1%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willamina Middle School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willamina Middle School is $18,164.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willamina Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willamina Middle School 325th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Willamina Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Willamina School District 30J:

SchoolDigger ranks Willamina School District 30J 138th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willamina Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Willamina Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.06 250th 270 7.4%
2005 39.80 174th 271 35.8%
2006 18.92 254th 285 10.9%
2007 40.42 202nd 295 31.5%
2008 25.22 263rd 315 16.5%
2009 33.95 235th 323 27.2%
2010 23.60 298th 343 13.1%
2011 29.81 283rd 357 20.7%
2012 25.22 335th 395 15.2%
2013 30.15 290th 377 23.1%
2014 31.84 285th 382 25.4%
2015 14.82 348th 381 8.7%
2016 13.74 350th 383 8.6%
2017 9.82 364th 382 4.7%
2018 17.80 337th 384 12.2%
2019 10.76 353rd 379 6.9%
2022 8.73 360th 367 1.9%
2023 13.26 351st 380 7.6%
2024 17.18 325th 371 12.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willamina Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.53 77th 114 32.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willamina Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.58 130th 206 36.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willamina Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 248th 325 23.7%
2019 22.82 240th 282 14.9%
2022 8.65 357th 364 1.9%
2023 19.68 272nd 312 12.8%
2024 30.43 178th 244 27.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Willamina Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.86 259th 342 24.3%
2019 22.92 227th 277 18.1%
2022 7.24 308th 310 0.6%
2023 16.21 289th 323 10.5%
2024 22.64 254th 313 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Willamina Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.72 321st 341 5.9%
2019 9.81 283rd 291 2.7%
2022 13.72 294th 312 5.8%
2023 14.79 294th 318 7.5%
2024 17.76 288th 323 10.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Willamina Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.75 4th 11 63.6%
2019 42.71 4th 6 33.3%
2022 39.51 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Willamina Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.25 337th 357 5.6%
2019 10.33 326th 344 5.2%
2022 7.35 346th 355 2.5%
2023 14.84 326th 360 9.4%
2024 19.79 291st 349 16.6%
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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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Willamina Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 147 2 2 0 38 n/a n/a 0 189
1989 153 0 2 2 37 n/a n/a 0 194
1990 166 0 1 4 14 n/a n/a 0 185
1991 188 1 1 3 23 n/a n/a 0 216
1992 188 0 2 2 36 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 211 1 2 2 34 n/a n/a 0 250
1994 188 0 0 7 38 n/a n/a 0 233
1995 202 0 0 8 23 n/a n/a 0 233
1996 202 0 0 8 23 n/a n/a 0 233
1997 213 1 0 9 24 n/a n/a 0 247
1998 238 0 0 13 31 n/a n/a 0 282
1999 218 1 3 13 31 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 208 0 2 9 50 n/a n/a 0 269
2001 164 0 0 9 43 n/a n/a 0 216
2002 200 1 2 10 55 n/a n/a 8 276
2003 200 1 2 10 55 n/a n/a 8 276
2004 177 3 3 11 57 n/a n/a 12 263
2005 146 3 3 10 54 n/a n/a 11 227
2006 140 1 3 8 46 n/a n/a 0 198
2007 139 1 2 4 46 n/a n/a 11 203
2008 138 2 1 8 59 n/a n/a 14 222
2009 141 4 1 5 51 n/a n/a 15 217
2010 122 2 1 7 59 n/a n/a 12 203
2011 127 2 0 1 62 2 0 0 194
2012 94 2 0 8 36 2 0 0 142
2013 84 1 0 7 33 1 1 0 127
2014 95 1 0 10 36 0 4 0 146
2015 74 3 0 13 34 0 2 0 126
2016 70 0 0 16 33 0 4 0 123
2017 96 1 1 13 32 1 3 0 147
2018 91 2 0 10 28 0 3 0 134
2019 109 1 0 24 50 1 8 0 193
2020 139 0 0 19 58 1 2 0 219
2021 113 2 0 22 58 0 13 0 208
2022 117 0 0 12 49 2 17 0 197
2023 117 1 0 16 45 4 21 0 204

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 Willamina Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 189 13.7 13.7 44.4
1989 194 14.8 13.1 46.4
1990 185 12.7 14.5 24.9
1991 216 12.9 16.7 28.7
1992 228 8.8 25.9 33.3
1993 250 12.2 20.5 49.6
1994 233 11.5 20.3 44.6
1995 233 13.0 17.9 40.3
1996 233 13.0 17.9 40.3
1997 247 12.8 19.3 44.9
1998 282 14.0 20.1 24.1
1999 266 14.3 18.6 41.4
2000 269 13.4 20.1 43.9
2001 216 13.0 16.6 47.7
2002 276 13.3 20.8 47
2003 276 13.3 20.8 47
2004 263 11.1 23.7 57
2005 227 11.1 20.5 68.1
2006 198 12.0 16.5 57.6
2007 203 11.0 18.5 66.7
2008 222 10.0 22.2 55.3
2009 217 11.6 18.6 64.4
2010 203 11.0 18.4 71.2
2011 194 11.0 17.6 68.6
2012 142 5.4 26.0 71.8
2013 127 5.2 24.4 70.9
2014 146 5.7 25.4 65.8
2015 126 6.0 21.0 61.1
2016 123 6.0 20.5 60.2
2017 147 7.3 19.8 61.2
2018 134 8.2 16.2 60.4
2019 193 10.0 19.3 61.1
2020 219 10.8 20.2 60.7
2021 208 9.5 21.7 n/a
2022 197 10.8 18.1 n/a
2023 204 12.5 16.2 n/a

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 Willamina Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 189 13.7 13.7 44.4
1989 194 14.8 13.1 46.4
1990 185 12.7 14.5 24.9
1991 216 12.9 16.7 28.7
1992 228 8.8 25.9 33.3
1993 250 12.2 20.5 49.6
1994 233 11.5 20.3 44.6
1995 233 13.0 17.9 40.3
1996 233 13.0 17.9 40.3
1997 247 12.8 19.3 44.9
1998 282 14.0 20.1 24.1
1999 266 14.3 18.6 41.4
2000 269 13.4 20.1 43.9
2001 216 13.0 16.6 47.7
2002 276 13.3 20.8 47
2003 276 13.3 20.8 47
2004 263 11.1 23.7 57
2005 227 11.1 20.5 68.1
2006 198 12.0 16.5 57.6
2007 203 11.0 18.5 66.7
2008 222 10.0 22.2 55.3
2009 217 11.6 18.6 64.4
2010 203 11.0 18.4 71.2
2011 194 11.0 17.6 68.6
2012 142 5.4 26.0 71.8
2013 127 5.2 24.4 70.9
2014 146 5.7 25.4 65.8
2015 126 6.0 21.0 61.1
2016 123 6.0 20.5 60.2
2017 147 7.3 19.8 61.2
2018 134 8.2 16.2 60.4
2019 193 10.0 19.3 61.1
2020 219 10.8 20.2 60.7
2021 208 9.5 21.7 n/a
2022 197 10.8 18.1 n/a
2023 204 12.5 16.2 n/a

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 Willamina Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,623
2020 n/a n/a $13,094
2021 n/a n/a $13,307
2022 $1,157 (7.0%) $15,353 (93.0%) $16,510
2023 $00 (0.0%) $18,164 (100.0%) $18,164

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willamina Middle 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 353rd of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 351st of 380 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina Middle School)18.621.9
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina School District 30J)18.621.9
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Willamina Middle School)8.612.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Willamina School District 30J)8.612.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina Middle School)39.734.7
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina School District 30J)39.734
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Willamina Middle School)15.910.4
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Willamina School District 30J)15.910.2
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina Middle School)35.719.6
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina School District 30J)35.619.6
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Science (Willamina Middle School)247
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Willamina School District 30J)22.67
 15.6%
   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 Students193204
 5.7%
African American11
American Indian5045
 10%
Asian00
Hispanic2416
 33.3%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White109117
 7.3%
Two or More Races821
 162.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willamina Middle School

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

Students at Willamina Middle School are 57% White, 22% American Indian, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander.

Willamina Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Oregon middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Willamina Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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