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#716 of 1,226 schools in OR
La Grande Middle School
Middle School · La Grande Sd 1 · La Grande, OR
A La Grande Sd 1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1108 4th St, La Grande, OR 97850
- Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Grande Middle School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Grande 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Grande), 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
$62,411
Median home value
$264,700
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Apostolic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
La Grande Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Grande Middle School is listed in La Grande SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Grande Middle School
La Grande Middle School is a public middle school in La Grande, OR, part of La Grande Sd 1, serving approximately 456 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Grande Middle School
What grades does La Grande Middle School serve?
La Grande Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend La Grande Middle School?
La Grande Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grande Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grande Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Grande Middle School rank in OR?
La Grande Middle School ranks #716 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is La Grande Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Grande Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 La Grande Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Grande Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is La Grande Middle School a charter school?
No, La Grande Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Grande Middle School a Title I school?
No, La Grande Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Grande Middle School?
65.8% of students at La Grande 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
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (541) 663-3421
- Area population (ZIP 97850)
- 16,545
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 97850; 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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