Below Average
#1081 of 1,226 schools in OR
St Helens Middle School
Middle School · St Helens Sd 502 · St. Helens, OR
A St Helens Sd 502 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
354 N 15th St, St. Helens, OR 97051
- Math 16% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Helens Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2020, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where St Helens 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Helens), 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
$85,837
Median home value
$369,300
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97051; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helens Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Lewis River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Woodland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 726 | 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.
St Helens Sd 502
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Helens Middle School is listed in St Helens SD 502; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Helens Middle School
St Helens Middle School is a public middle school in St. Helens, OR, part of St Helens Sd 502, serving approximately 564 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 1,226 schools in OR.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Helens Middle School
What grades does St Helens Middle School serve?
St Helens Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St Helens Middle School?
St Helens Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Helens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Helens Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Helens Middle School rank in OR?
St Helens Middle School ranks #1,081 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is St Helens Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Helens Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 St Helens Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Helens Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St Helens Middle School a charter school?
No, St Helens Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Helens Middle School a Title I school?
No, St Helens Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Helens Middle School?
67.6% of students at St Helens 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
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.2%
- Phone
- (503) 366-7300
- Area population (ZIP 97051)
- 17,589
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 97051; 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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