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#1006 of 1,226 schools in OR

Hamlin Middle School

Middle School · Springfield Sd 19 · Springfield, OR

A Springfield Sd 19 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

326 Centennial Blvd, Springfield, OR 97477

  • Math 15% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.3% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.9% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$16,019
Chronic Absenteeism50.5%

Students at Hamlin Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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

63.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hamlin 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High3,130/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$63,574

Median home value

$345,800

Median rent

$1,176/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97477; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Briggs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–81.8 mi389Compare →
Agnes Stewart Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.66–82.5 mi447Compare →
Monroe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–82.5 mi515Compare →
Oak Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–123.5 mi167Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Springfield Sd 19

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#16 of 21
District spending per student
$16,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamlin Middle School is listed in Springfield SD 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamlin Middle School

Hamlin Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield, OR, part of Springfield Sd 19, serving approximately 594 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamlin Middle School

What grades does Hamlin Middle School serve?

Hamlin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hamlin Middle School?

Hamlin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamlin Middle School rank in OR?

Hamlin Middle School ranks #1,006 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Hamlin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamlin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Hamlin Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamlin Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hamlin Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hamlin Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

63.1% of students at Hamlin 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
594
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Lane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.5%
Area population (ZIP 97477)
37,837
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
39.3
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 97477; 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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