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#665 of 1,226 schools in OR

Stayton Middle School

Middle School · North Santiam Sd 29j · Stayton, OR

A North Santiam Sd 29j middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1021 Shaff Rd, Stayton, OR 97383

  • Math 18% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.3% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$14,887
Chronic Absenteeism43.8%

Students at Stayton Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stayton 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,274/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stayton), 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

$75,094

Median home value

$408,300

Median rent

$1,090/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97383; 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
North Santiam Options AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.3K–120.5 mi102Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North Santiam Sd 29j

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$14,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stayton Middle School is listed in North Santiam SD 29J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stayton Middle School

Stayton Middle School is a public middle school in Stayton, OR, part of North Santiam Sd 29j, serving approximately 457 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stayton Middle School

What grades does Stayton Middle School serve?

Stayton Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Stayton Middle School?

Stayton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stayton Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stayton Middle School rank in OR?

Stayton Middle School ranks #665 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Stayton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stayton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Stayton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stayton Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stayton Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Stayton Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

66.7% of students at Stayton 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
4th – 8th
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.8%
Area population (ZIP 97383)
9,616
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
39.6
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 97383; 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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