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#812 of 1,226 schools in OR
Kelly Middle School
Middle School · Eugene Sd 4j · Eugene, OR
An Eugene Sd 4j middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
850 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR 97404
- Math 24% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kelly Middle School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kelly 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eugene), 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
$80,355
Median home value
$397,700
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97404; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Shasta Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Madison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Cal Young Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 502 | 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.
Eugene Sd 4j
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #31 of 36
- District spending per student
- $16,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kelly Middle School is listed in Eugene SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kelly Middle School
Kelly Middle School is a public middle school in Eugene, OR, part of Eugene Sd 4j, serving approximately 415 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelly Middle School
What grades does Kelly Middle School serve?
Kelly Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kelly Middle School?
Kelly Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kelly Middle School rank in OR?
Kelly Middle School ranks #812 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Kelly Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kelly Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Kelly Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelly Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kelly Middle School a charter school?
No, Kelly Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kelly Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kelly Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelly Middle School?
79.8% of students at Kelly 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
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (541) 790-4740
- Area population (ZIP 97404)
- 33,356
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 97404; 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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