Very Good
#429 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 35% in state
Timber Ridge School
Middle School · Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Albany, OR
A Greater Albany Public Sd 8j middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
373 Timber Ridge St NE, Albany, OR 97322
- Math 35% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs OR 43% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Timber Ridge School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
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 Timber Ridge 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$68,536
Median home value
$321,200
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97322; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calapooia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| North Albany Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 526 | 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.
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #6 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Timber Ridge School is listed in Greater Albany Public SD 8J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Timber Ridge School
Timber Ridge School is a public middle school in Albany, OR, part of Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, serving approximately 651 students in grades 3rd-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Timber Ridge School
What grades does Timber Ridge School serve?
Timber Ridge School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Timber Ridge School?
Timber Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.
How does Timber Ridge School rank in OR?
Timber Ridge School ranks #429 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Timber Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Timber Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Timber Ridge School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Timber Ridge School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Timber Ridge School a charter school?
No, Timber Ridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Timber Ridge School a Title I school?
No, Timber Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timber Ridge School?
65.3% of students at Timber Ridge 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 651
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (541) 704-1095
- Area population (ZIP 97322)
- 36,288
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 97322; 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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