Very Good
#270 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 22% in state
Ontario Middle School
Middle School · Ontario Sd 8c · Ontario, OR
An Ontario Sd 8c middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
573 SW 2nd Ave, Ontario, OR 97914
- Math 21% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ontario Middle School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
102.1%
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 Ontario 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,442
Median home value
$220,600
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Rivers Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Treasure Valley Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–10 | 2.8 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Fruitland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 5–8 | 3.3 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Treasure Valley Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 3.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Ontario Sd 8c
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ontario Middle School is listed in Ontario SD 8C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ontario Middle School
Ontario Middle School is a public middle school in Ontario, OR, part of Ontario Sd 8c, serving approximately 333 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ontario Middle School
What grades does Ontario Middle School serve?
Ontario Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ontario Middle School?
Ontario Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ontario Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ontario Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ontario Middle School rank in OR?
Ontario Middle School ranks #270 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ontario Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ontario Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ontario Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ontario Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ontario Middle School a charter school?
No, Ontario Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ontario Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ontario Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ontario Middle School?
102.1% of students at Ontario 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Malheur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (541) 889-5377
- Area population (ZIP 97914)
- 19,879
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 97914; 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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