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#441 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 36% in state

Chehalem Valley Middle School

Middle School · Newberg Sd 29j · Newberg, OR

A Newberg Sd 29j middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

403 W Foothills Dr, Newberg, OR 97132

  • Math 43% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.9% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$16,480
Chronic Absenteeism41.8%

Students at Chehalem Valley Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chehalem Valley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average335/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,150

Median home value

$498,500

Median rent

$1,567/mo

College educated

39.2%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mountain View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.36–81.7 mi498Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Newberg Sd 29j

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$16,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chehalem Valley Middle School is listed in Newberg SD 29J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chehalem Valley Middle School

Chehalem Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Newberg, OR, part of Newberg Sd 29j, serving approximately 426 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chehalem Valley Middle School

What grades does Chehalem Valley Middle School serve?

Chehalem Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chehalem Valley Middle School?

Chehalem Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chehalem Valley Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chehalem Valley Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chehalem Valley Middle School rank in OR?

Chehalem Valley Middle School ranks #441 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Chehalem Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chehalem Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chehalem Valley Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chehalem Valley Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chehalem Valley Middle School a charter school?

No, Chehalem Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chehalem Valley Middle School a Title I school?

No, Chehalem Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chehalem Valley Middle School?

38.5% of students at Chehalem Valley Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
426
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Yamhill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.8%
Area population (ZIP 97132)
31,715
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97132; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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