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#478 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 39% in state
Fern Ridge Middle School
Middle School · Fern Ridge Sd 28j · Elmira, OR
A Fern Ridge Sd 28j middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
88831 Territorial Rd, Elmira, OR 97437
- Math 25% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fern Ridge Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fern Ridge 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average340/100K
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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
$91,128
Median home value
$446,700
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fern Ridge Sd 28j
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fern Ridge Middle School is listed in Fern Ridge SD 28J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fern Ridge Middle School
Fern Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Elmira, OR, part of Fern Ridge Sd 28j, serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fern Ridge Middle School
What grades does Fern Ridge Middle School serve?
Fern Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fern Ridge Middle School?
Fern Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Ridge Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fern Ridge Middle School rank in OR?
Fern Ridge Middle School ranks #478 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Fern Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fern Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Fern Ridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fern Ridge Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fern Ridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Fern Ridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fern Ridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fern Ridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fern Ridge Middle School?
38.5% of students at Fern Ridge 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
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (541) 935-8230
- Area population (ZIP 97437)
- 2,462
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
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 97437; 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
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