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Best Middle Schools in Salem, Oregon

Compare 12 middle schools in Salem. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

12
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
31,869
Total Students
Across Salem
22.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
12 schools found

About Middle Schools in Salem

Salem, Oregon offers 12 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.

Pratum Elementary School

publicmiddleK-8
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97305
7
Rating
Students
71
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
64.5%

Howard Street Charter

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
625 Marion St Ne, Salem, OR 97301
6.5
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
184:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%

Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
999B Locust St Ne, Salem, OR 97301
6
Rating
Students
95
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%

Straub Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1920 Wilmington Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304
4.2
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
35%

Walker Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1075 8Th St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
4
Rating
Students
571
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%

Judson Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4512 Jones Rd S, Salem, OR 97302
3.9
Rating
Students
811
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
28%

Crossler Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1155 Davis Rd S, Salem, OR 97306
3.6
Rating
Students
804
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
28%

Leslie Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3850 Pringle Rd Se, Salem, OR 97302
3
Rating
Students
735
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
20%

Parrish Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
802 Capitol St Ne, Salem, OR 97301
2.3
Rating
Students
691
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
17%

Stephens Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4962 Haysville Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97305
1.8
Rating
Students
1,014
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%

Waldo Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2805 Lansing Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301
1.8
Rating
Students
997
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
10%

Houck Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1155 Connecticut, Salem, OR 97301
1.4
Rating
Students
830
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
8%

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math31%
ELA44%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)0
Moderate (15-20:1)4
Large (>20:1)8

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 1,014 students at Stephens Middle School
  • Best ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many middle schools are in Salem, Oregon?

There are several middle schools in Salem, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.

What is the best middle school in Salem?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Salem include schools with ratings of 7 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Salem?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Salem is 22.3:1.