Very Good
#370 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 30% in state
Siuslaw Middle School
Middle School · Siuslaw Sd 97j · Florence, OR
A Siuslaw Sd 97j middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2525 Oak St, Florence, OR 97439
- Math 28% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Siuslaw Middle School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Siuslaw 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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
$58,576
Median home value
$364,600
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Siuslaw Sd 97j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Siuslaw Middle School is listed in Siuslaw SD 97J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Siuslaw Middle School
Siuslaw Middle School is a public middle school in Florence, OR, part of Siuslaw Sd 97j, serving approximately 249 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Siuslaw Middle School
What grades does Siuslaw Middle School serve?
Siuslaw Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Siuslaw Middle School?
Siuslaw Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Siuslaw Middle School rank in OR?
Siuslaw Middle School ranks #370 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Siuslaw Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Siuslaw Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Siuslaw Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Siuslaw Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Siuslaw Middle School a charter school?
No, Siuslaw Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Siuslaw Middle School a Title I school?
No, Siuslaw Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Siuslaw Middle School?
67.9% of students at Siuslaw 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (541) 997-8241
- Area population (ZIP 97439)
- 15,643
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 61.9
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 97439; 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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