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#588 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 48% in state
Harbor Lights Middle School
Middle School · Bandon Sd 54 · Bandon, OR
A Bandon Sd 54 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
390 9th St SW, Bandon, OR 97411
- Math 31% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harbor Lights Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harbor Lights 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
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,476
Median home value
$425,800
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97411; 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.
Bandon Sd 54
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harbor Lights Middle School is listed in Bandon SD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harbor Lights Middle School
Harbor Lights Middle School is a public middle school in Bandon, OR, part of Bandon Sd 54, serving approximately 198 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harbor Lights Middle School
What grades does Harbor Lights Middle School serve?
Harbor Lights Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Harbor Lights Middle School?
Harbor Lights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Lights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Lights Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harbor Lights Middle School rank in OR?
Harbor Lights Middle School ranks #588 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Harbor Lights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harbor Lights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Harbor Lights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harbor Lights Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harbor Lights Middle School a charter school?
No, Harbor Lights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harbor Lights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harbor Lights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harbor Lights Middle School?
63.1% of students at Harbor Lights 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (541) 347-4415
- Area population (ZIP 97411)
- 7,629
- Area median age
- 59.3
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 97411; 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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