Very Good
#297 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 24% in state
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Middle School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j charter middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
999B Locust St NE, Salem, OR 97301
- Math 48% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$57,497
Median home value
$310,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Waldo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Claggett Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Parrish Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 674 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #3 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is a public middle school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 94 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
What grades does Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School serve?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School rank in OR?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School ranks #297 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School a Title I school?
No, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School?
19.1% of students at Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter 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
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (503) 399-7070
- Area population (ZIP 97301)
- 56,274
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 97301; 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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