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#817 of 1,226 schools in OR

Scio Middle School

Middle School · Scio Sd 95 · Scio, OR

A Scio Sd 95 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

38875 NW 1st Ave, Scio, OR 97374

  • Math 24% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.7% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$5,809
Chronic Absenteeism50.3%

Students at Scio Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.7%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Scio 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average592/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,438

Median home value

$534,500

Median rent

$992/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willamette Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–120.1 mi1,017Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Scio Sd 95

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$5,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scio Middle School is listed in Scio SD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scio Middle School

Scio Middle School is a public middle school in Scio, OR, part of Scio Sd 95, serving approximately 149 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #817 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scio Middle School

What grades does Scio Middle School serve?

Scio Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Scio Middle School?

Scio Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scio Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scio Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scio Middle School rank in OR?

Scio Middle School ranks #817 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Scio Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scio 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 Scio Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scio Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scio Middle School a charter school?

No, Scio Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scio Middle School a Title I school?

No, Scio Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scio Middle School?

55.7% of students at Scio 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
149
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Linn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.3%
Area population (ZIP 97374)
5,135
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
41.8
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 97374; 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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