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#920 of 1,226 schools in OR
Judson Middle School
Middle School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4512 Jones Rd S, Salem, OR 97302
- Math 32% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Judson Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Judson 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$83,697
Median home value
$415,200
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| Crossler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Crosshill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Howard Street CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 186 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Judson Middle School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Judson Middle School
Judson Middle School is a public middle school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 772 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Judson Middle School
What grades does Judson Middle School serve?
Judson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Judson Middle School?
Judson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Judson Middle School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Judson Middle School rank in OR?
Judson Middle School ranks #920 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Judson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Judson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Judson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Judson Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Judson Middle School a charter school?
No, Judson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Judson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Judson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judson Middle School?
67.2% of students at Judson 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
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3201
- Area population (ZIP 97302)
- 40,954
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 97302; 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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