Very Good
#325 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 26% in state
North Albany Middle School
Middle School · Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Albany, OR
A Greater Albany Public Sd 8j middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1205 North Albany Rd NW, Albany, OR 97321
- Math 43% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs OR 43% (2025)
Academics
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Students at North Albany Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Albany 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$95,687
Median home value
$442,400
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Calapooia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Timber Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 3–8 | 3.5 mi | 651 | 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.
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #3 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Albany Middle School is listed in Greater Albany Public SD 8J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Albany Middle School
North Albany Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, OR, part of Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, serving approximately 474 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Albany Middle School
What grades does North Albany Middle School serve?
North Albany Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Albany Middle School?
North Albany Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
How does North Albany Middle School rank in OR?
North Albany Middle School ranks #325 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is North Albany Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Albany Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 North Albany Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Albany Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Albany Middle School a charter school?
No, North Albany Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Albany Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Albany Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Albany Middle School?
65.2% of students at North Albany 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
- 474
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (541) 967-4541
- Area population (ZIP 97321)
- 30,996
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 97321; 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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